Postcode Area Analysis

NW3 5SQ postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW3 5SQ, 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 score30High Change Pressure
30-day activity115events in the last month
Crime trend-8%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD8England small-area context
Population density9,622people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW3 5SQ

The strongest current signal for NW3 5SQ 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.

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Full Planning Permission at 106 Finchley Road London NW3 5JJ

Full Planning Permission. Addition of single storey roof extension to create 1 x residential unit.

12 Feb 2026 • 11 m • Camden Planning
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Non Material Amendments at 100 Avenue Road London NW3 3HF

Non Material Amendments. Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 2025/0852/P (granted as a variation of conditions to planning permission 2014/1617/P for demolition of building and provision of a mixed-use residential-led development, as allowed at appeal ref. APP/X5210/W/14/3001616 on 18/2/2016 (dated22/10/2025)) namely to amend the description of development to secure alterations to the external appearance; internal residential and commercial space layouts; omission of community floorspace and increased affordable housing provision; cycle and car parking; hard and soft landscaping, and other associated amendments.

16 Mar 2026 • 434 m • Camden Planning
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Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 20 Goldhurst Terrace London NW6 3HU

Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Lime (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous cuts, (approx 2.5m off).

16 Mar 2026 • 240 m • Camden Planning
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Approval of Details at Embassy Theatre, The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama 62-64 Eton Avenue London NW3 3HY

Approval of Details. Details for partial discharge of condition 3 (Materials) (Part B) of planning permission 2024/3971/P dated 02/04/2025 (for: Demolition of existing two-storey higher education building and replacement with new two- storey higher education building, with associated hard and soft landscaping)

5 Mar 2026 • 349 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 • 291 m • Camden Planning
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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 • 366 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW3 5SQ

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 8/10 in England

Falls in decile 8 of 10 within England.

census

Camden 008

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

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 59.4%, Asian 25.4%, Black 1.9%, Mixed 6%, Other 7.3%.

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 5SQ

What does the NW3 5SQ report include?

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

How often is the NW3 5SQ 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 5SQ with another postcode?

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

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW3 5SQ?

Decile 8/10 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 5SQ?

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: NW1 8AH | NW1 7BU

Open the full live report for NW3 5SQ

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.