Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GREENCROFT GARDENS, NW6 3LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT GARDENS, NW6 3LR.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British25.7%
Asian / British Asian31.4%
Black / African / Caribbean29.0%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Shoplifting300
Anti-social behaviour261
Violence and sexual offences215
Theft from the person179
Other theft144

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3

Good177 pupils0.2 km
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The UCL Academy

Requires Improvement1172 pupils0.7 km
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George Eliot Primary School

Good259 pupils0.8 km
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre

Outstanding260 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy St John's Wood

Good1372 pupils0.9 km
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Fitzjohn's Primary School

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School

Good221 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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