NW6 1AX is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from West Hampstead in Camden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
Day-to-day life in NW6 1AX has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00004830 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NW6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW6 1AX.
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£ 73,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines NW6 1AX — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1AX. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1AX is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
West Hampstead Primary School
Kingsgate Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Kilburn Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Costcutter Express0.7 km
- Finchley Convenience Store0.7 km
- Oddbins Ltd0.1 km
- West Hampstead Fruit and Veg0.0 km
- GORILLAS0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Langorf Hotel0.8 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.4 km
- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.8 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.1 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Bella Luna0.1 km
- Little Sichuan0.7 km
- Osteria Ovada0.7 km
- PIZZERIA COZAIO0.7 km
- Rose Cafe0.7 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.8 km
- Little Waitrose0.2 km
- Internet Food Stores0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- 3 LOWEN LTD0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- TEA +0.7 km
- DAAKOO0.4 km
- Oriental Star0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway0.4 km
- Alice House0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.2 km
- Brondes Age0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.1 km
- West Hampstead0.3 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.1 km
- West Hampstead Rail Station0.3 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.3 km
- West Hampstead Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61AX · Data under Open Government Licence