Postcode report
Area insights about South Hampstead, NW6 3EB
About NW6 3EB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW6 3EB is a postcode in South Hampstead, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW6 3EB, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW6 3EB are schools and education and property market signals, 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 3EB is based on Camden 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,081 residents, 14,936 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 47% privately rented, 18% 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 5/10.
For property prices near NW6 3EB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £1.36m from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW6 3EB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW6 3EB 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 3EB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently includes 971 planning applications, 136 HMO licences, 26 street-disruption records matched to the report radius, with dates, distance and source links in the Planning tab.
FAQ
Common questions about NW6 3EB
Is NW6 3EB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 29% 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 3EB?
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 3EB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW6 3EB?
LocaleIQ matched NW6 3EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW6 3EB?
The latest median sold price is £1.36m based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW6 3EB?
LocaleIQ currently lists 971 planning records, 136 HMO licences, 26 roadworks records in the report radius. Open the Planning tab for individual records.