Postcode report
Is NW3 4GP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NW3 4GP: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW3 4GP is a postcode in Belsize, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW3 4GP, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW3 4GP 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 4GP 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 4GP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW3 4GP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW3 4GP 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 4GP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,075 planning applications, 37 HMO licences, 36 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NW3 4GP
Is NW3 4GP 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 4GP?
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 4GP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NW3 4GP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NW3 4GP?
LocaleIQ matched NW3 4GP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW3 4GP?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW3 4GP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,075 planning records, 37 HMO licences, 36 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.