Postcode report
Area insights about Hampstead Town, NW3 2RJ
About NW3 2RJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW3 2RJ is a postcode in Hampstead Town, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW3 2RJ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW3 2RJ are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NW3 2RJ is based on Camden 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,190 residents, 3,458 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near NW3 2RJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW3 2RJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW3 2RJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NW3 2RJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently includes 1,090 planning applications, 25 HMO licences, 15 street-disruption records matched to the report radius, with dates, distance and source links in the Planning tab.
FAQ
Common questions about NW3 2RJ
Is NW3 2RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW3 2RJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW3 2RJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW3 2RJ?
LocaleIQ matched NW3 2RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW3 2RJ?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW3 2RJ?
LocaleIQ currently lists 1,090 planning records, 25 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in the report radius. Open the Planning tab for individual records.