Postcode Analysis Camden, London

NW6 1LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW6 1LD.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NW6 1LD 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, NW6 1LD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW6 1LD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from West Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within Fortune Green ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NW6 1LD 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. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00004306 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 1LD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NW6 1LD has low crime rates — 46 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.

Anti-social behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences130
Shoplifting66
Other theft63
Vehicle crime56

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.2 km
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West Hampstead Primary School

Good400 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Good102 pupils0.6 km
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Hampstead School

Good1311 pupils1.0 km
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2

Good158 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsgate Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.1 km
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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Costcutter Express0.8 km
  • Finchley Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Oddbins Ltd0.5 km
  • West Hampstead Fruit and Veg0.4 km
  • Wintons News0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Langorf Hotel0.9 km
  • Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.8 km
  • Quality Hotel Hampstead0.9 km
  • Charlotte Guest House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Bella Luna0.3 km
  • Little Sichuan0.9 km
  • Osteria Ovada0.9 km
  • PIZZERIA COZAIO0.9 km
  • Rose Cafe0.9 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • ALDI STORES LTD1.0 km
  • Little Waitrose0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • J Sainsburys Plc1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • 3 LOWEN LTD0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • TEA +0.9 km
  • DAAKOO0.7 km
  • SUSHI Gourmet1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Freemasons Fraternity1.0 km
  • Railway0.8 km
  • Alice House0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.2 km
  • The Mill0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Hampstead Thameslink0.5 km
  • West Hampstead0.7 km
  • Finchley Road & Frognal0.7 km