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NW3 7BJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW3 7BJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW3 7BJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW3 7BJ sits in Frognal, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (13/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 13/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+9% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,265 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 13045 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 22 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 327 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabNotification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 15 Platt's Lane London NW3 7NP
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Cordyline (T2) - Remove the leaning trunk to a height of 1.2m.
22 Apr 2026 - 248 m - Camden Planning
Advertisement Consent at 39 Fortune Green Road London NW6 1DR
Advertisement Consent. Display of replacement signage to ground floor shopfront, including 1 x internally illuminated (halo-lit) fascia lettering sign above main entrance doors, 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign and non-illuminated vinyl signs applied to glazed panels.
21 Apr 2026 - 211 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at 39 Fortune Green Road London NW6 1DR
Full Planning Permission. Installation of 9 x air conditioning condenser units at roof level (following the removal of 2 x existing condenser units) and alterations to ground floor shopfront, involving the replacement of 2 x glazed panels with 2 x louvred metal panels on side elevation.
21 Apr 2026 - 211 m - Camden Planning
Variation or Removal of Condition(s) at 527 Finchley Road London Camden NW3 7BG
Variation or Removal of Condition(s). 'S.73' minor material amendment to planning permission 2026/0290/P granted on 02/03/2026 for 'Retention of existing temporary single-storey modular classroom adjacent to car park at rear (for a period of 3 years) and retention of existing temporary cycle store'. Proposed amendment would vary condition 3 (time period) to grant permission until 30/08/2029 (condition 3 is currently until 23/02/2029).
17 Apr 2026 - 221 m - Camden Planning
Approval of Details at 551-557 Finchley Road London NW3 7BJ
Approval of Details. Details submitted in relation to condition 18 (Thames Water approval) of approved application 2023/0383/P (for: Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2020/5444/P approved 24/12/2021 for the part change of use from Use Class E and F1 and remodelling of the existing building to provide residential apartments (C3) along with flexible commercial (Class E)/pub/wine bar/drinking establishments (Sui Generis) uses, alterations including partial demolition and extensions at the rear at lower ground, ground and first floor levels, extension to provide an additional storey at roof level, levelling of the lower ground floor level, remodelling and restoration of front facade, amenity space, cycle parking and associated works; namely, changes to approved dwelling mix and internal layouts, reduction in commercial floorspace and minor changes to elevations.)
28 Jan 2026 - 17 m - Camden Planning
Highway repair and maintenance works on Footway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 - 469 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 4 Kidderpore Gardens London NW3 7SR
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 2 x Pears (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level. 1 x Apple (T3) - Fell to ground level. 2 x Pittosporums (T4 & T5) - Fell to ground level.
15 Apr 2026 - 309 m - Camden Planning
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 493 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for NW3 7BJ
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Common questions about NW3 7BJ
Is NW3 7BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 13/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW3 7BJ?
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 7BJ?
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 7BJ?
LocaleIQ matched NW3 7BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.