Postcode Area Analysis

NW3 5BY postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW3 5BY, covering Belsize, Camden, London. It brings together recent local activity, deprivation context, and Census signals so a renter, buyer, or parent can get a quick area read before opening the full interactive report.

Area score31High Change Pressure
30-day activity124events in the last month
Crime trend-10%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD9England small-area context
Population density9,622people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW3 5BY

The strongest current signal for NW3 5BY is: Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Recent activity is summarised below so search visitors can see the type of evidence behind the score before they switch into the interactive report.

planning

Full Planning Permission at 69 Belsize Park London Camden NW3 4EH

Full Planning Permission. Conversion of ancillary staff accommodation on the upper floors of the Infant School building to provide educational facilities

17 Mar 2026 • 191 m • Camden Planning
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Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building at Flat A 79 Belsize Lane London NW3 5AU

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building. Installation of removeable flood barrier with fixed side posts and demountable central post on front driveway.

13 Mar 2026 • 144 m • Camden Planning
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Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 13 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BY

Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. FRONT GARDEN: Group of Purple Plums (G7) - Pollard to most recent pollard points.

25 Feb 2026 • 0 m • Camden Planning
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Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 11 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BY

Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Contorted Willow (T8) - Prune limb to north, overhanging access to no.13, to boundary line between nos. 11 and 13.

25 Feb 2026 • 20 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 8 Belsize Park Mews London NW3 5BL

Householder Application. Erection of a single storey roof extension and alterations to the facade, insertion of new rooflights and associated works

16 Feb 2026 • 175 m • Camden Planning
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Variation or Removal of Condition(s) at 13 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BY

Variation or Removal of Condition(s). Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings), 6 (trees), 7 (landscaping), 9 (green roof) and removal of condition 10 (air source heat pump cooling restriction) to planning permission 2025/1427/P 'Remodelling, renovation and extensions to existing dwelling including demolition of front porch,side/rear wrap-around extension and garage, erection of single-storey side and rear extensions, lower ground floor extension, creation of roof terraces, new garden patio, alterations to existing openings and front boundary treatment, external repair and refurbishment works and installation of two air source heat pumps'.

21 Jan 2026 • 0 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW3 5BY

LocaleIQ pairs live change signals with official deprivation and Census area context. This helps search visitors understand whether a postcode looks quieter, denser, more rented, or more pressured before they open the interactive report.

deprivation

Decile 9/10 in England

Among the least deprived 20% of small areas in England.

census

Camden 008

47% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 77.2%, Asian 9.2%, Black 1.4%, Mixed 6.6%, Other 5.5%.

Coverage for Camden

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planning

Planning records are available in the current search radius.

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hmo

HMO licensing records are available in the current search radius.

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crime

Monthly street-level police archive from LocaleIQ storage, with live API fallback when the archive month has not been ingested yet.

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roadworks

England-wide roadworks will appear once the scheduled Street Manager crawler has ingested the area around this postcode.

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FAQs about NW3 5BY

What does the NW3 5BY report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around NW3 5BY. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Camden.

How often is the NW3 5BY page refreshed?

The HTML report is regenerated from live or cached upstream data on a rolling basis. This page was last built on 28 Mar 2026 and each source shows its own freshness note.

Can I compare NW3 5BY with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare NW3 5BY against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW3 5BY?

Decile 9/10 in England. LocaleIQ shows deprivation as within-nation context only, so it should not be used as a direct comparison between different UK nations.

Does LocaleIQ show Census context for NW3 5BY?

Yes. LocaleIQ attaches Census 2021 MSOA context such as population density, tenure mix, and median age where that postcode can be matched to an area profile.

Nearby postcode reports: NW3 6UP | NW3 2TN

Open the full live report for NW3 5BY

The interactive experience adds filters, route modelling, comparison mode, and direct links to source records. Use the live map for deeper analysis before you rent, buy, or shortlist.