NW6 3LR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Greencroft Gardens, 0.3km from South Hampstead in Camden. Administratively it sits within South Hampstead ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 3LR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £472k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 3LR are sourced from Output Area E00004789 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENCROFT GARDENS, NW6 3LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT GARDENS, NW6 3LR.
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26
£ 66,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW6 3LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, NW6 3LR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 3LR. The average age is 25.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 472,500
4 sales · Mean £ 486,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 3LR is above average at 132 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
The UCL Academy
George Eliot Primary School
Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Harris Academy St John's Wood
Fitzjohn's Primary School
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Abbey Wines0.9 km
- ADIL FOOD0.4 km
- Deliveroo SP LTD0.5 km
- Huggle0.7 km
- KISS ME BAGELS0.8 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- St Mary's Church0.8 km
- Saffron Circle0.3 km
- THE HIVE0.2 km
- Tony's Pita0.3 km
- Retsina0.8 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- London Marriott Regents Park0.8 km
- Dillons Hotel0.7 km
- Langorf Hotel0.5 km
- Luna Gin Bar and Cocktails0.7 km
- Quality Hotel Hampstead0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Backstage Bar0.5 km
- Ye Olde Swiss Cottage0.5 km
- Railway0.7 km
- North Star0.2 km
- Green Village Deli0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Good Earth Express0.5 km
- KFC0.4 km
- SLICE0.3 km
- My Tortellini0.3 km
- Paul UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- ALDI STORES LTD0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Hampstead0.5 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal0.5 km
- West Hampstead0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Finchley Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Finchley Road Underground Station0.1 km
- Finchley Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Finchley Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Finchley Road Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NW63LR · Data under Open Government Licence