NW6 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Achilles Road, 0.2km from Fortune Green in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW6, NW6 1EA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £861k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00004307 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACHILLES ROAD, NW6 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACHILLES ROAD, NW6 1EA.
371
38
£ 72,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NW6 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £861k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £861k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1EA. The average age is 37.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,465,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,480,736
Flat
£ 635,250
2 sales · Mean £ 635,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NW6 1EA has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
St Luke's Church of England School
Hampstead School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Kingsgate Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Oddbins Ltd0.7 km
- West Hampstead Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- Wintons News0.9 km
- Kings Pharmacy1.0 km
- Nasza Polska0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Bella Luna0.6 km
- The Wet Fish Cafe0.5 km
- Took Took0.7 km
- Cod's Plaice0.8 km
- Intermission0.8 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- ACC Polski Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Xodo Brasil0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.9 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- DAAKOO0.9 km
- TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.8 km
- BASILICO0.4 km
- Paul UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Railway1.0 km
- Alice House0.5 km
- The Black Lion0.5 km
- Brondes Age1.0 km
- The Beaten Docket0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.7 km
- West Hampstead0.9 km
- Brondesbury Station0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61EA · Data under Open Government Licence