NW6 1JT is a well-regarded residential area on Cannon Hill, 0.3km from Hampstead, West in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW6 1JT offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00004313 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNON HILL, NW6 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON HILL, NW6 1JT.
235
40
£ 72,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 1JT 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
No single demographic signal dominates NW6 1JT — age 40, 47% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1JT. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,650,000
8 sales · Mean £ 1,495,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 1JT is moderate at 57 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
St Luke's Church of England School
West Hampstead Primary School
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Fitzjohn's Primary School
Kingsgate Primary School
Hampstead School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Atlanta Supermarket0.2 km
- DA CHEFFONE0.9 km
- Jeroboams1.0 km
- Costcutter Express0.7 km
- Finchley Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Dim T0.9 km
- Have An Avo0.4 km
- 28 Church Row0.9 km
- Everyman Cafe1.0 km
- Louis Patisserie1.0 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Tania's of Hampstead1.0 km
- 3 LOWEN LTD0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- TEA +0.8 km
- DAAKOO0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Langorf Hotel0.8 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.7 km
- Charlotte Guest House0.4 km
- Express by Holiday Inn0.9 km
- The Danish YWCA1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.9 km
- J Sainsburys Plc0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Gower Club0.9 km
- Railway0.7 km
- Acol Bridge Club0.8 km
- Heads + Tails0.7 km
- Salt Lounge0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Hampstead Thameslink0.5 km
- West Hampstead0.6 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW61JT · Data under Open Government Licence