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Is NW6 1PL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

Moderate crime rate6.8/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesOther TheftTheft From The PersonVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend +9% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 1.1/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£1.36mNW6 sample - 74 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area54.4%Average for London55%
Significant presencewhite other, other any, black african
Immediate area30.6%Average for London26.9%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area34.2%Average for London41.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area15,845Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area74.4%Average for London66.3%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area43.2%Average for London29%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.6%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental43.2% dominant

Owned23.5%
Private rent43.2%
Social rent32%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

Perform West Hampstead @ Emmanuel Church Community Space – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Mondays)Ages 4-12 · Emmanuel Church Community Space, Emmanuel Church, Lyncroft Gardens, NW6 1JU · 464 m
Dance
Perform West Hampstead @ Women’s Centre – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays)Ages 4-12 · West Hampstead Women's Centre, 26-30 Cotleigh Road, London, UK · 611 m
Dance
Spanish Club (5–7): Play, Speak & Create – Drop-offAges 5-7 · O2 Centre, Finchley Road, London, UK · 1.0 km
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Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shown925displayed from source feed
Roadworks47street disruption
HMO licences150shared housing

About NW6 1PL: area rating, property, schools and local change

NW6 1PL is a postcode in Fortune Green, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW6 1PL, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around NW6 1PL are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 NW6 1PL is based on Camden 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,902 residents, 15,845 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 32% 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 2/10.

For property prices near NW6 1PL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £1.36m from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near NW6 1PL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.

Near NW6 1PL, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including dance (6), holiday clubs (4), music (1), 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Perform West Hampstead @ Emmanuel Church Community Space – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Mondays) (at Emmanuel Church Community Space, Emmanuel Church, Lyncroft Gardens, NW6 1JU, ages 4-12, 464 m) and Perform West Hampstead @ Women’s Centre – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays) (at West Hampstead Women's Centre, 26-30 Cotleigh Road, London, UK, ages 4-12, 611 m). 5 listed as free; 5 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW6 1PL 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 NW6 1PL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 925 planning applications, 150 HMO licences, 47 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 NW6 1PL

Is NW6 1PL a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 NW6 1PL?

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 NW6 1PL?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near NW6 1PL?

Near NW6 1PL, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including dance (6), holiday clubs (4), music (1), 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Perform West Hampstead @ Emmanuel Church Community Space – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Mondays) (at Emmanuel Church Community Space, Emmanuel Church, Lyncroft Gardens, NW6 1JU, ages 4-12, 464 m) and Perform West Hampstead @ Women’s Centre – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays) (at West Hampstead Women's Centre, 26-30 Cotleigh Road, London, UK, ages 4-12, 611 m). 5 listed as free; 5 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for NW6 1PL?

LocaleIQ matched NW6 1PL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in NW6 1PL?

The latest median sold price is £1.36m based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around NW6 1PL?

LocaleIQ currently shows 925 planning records, 150 HMO licences, 47 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.