Postcode report
Area insights about South Hampstead, NW6 3HB
About NW6 3HB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW6 3HB 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 3HB, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW6 3HB are schools and education and property market signals, while safety 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 3HB is based on Camden 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,115 residents, 8,920 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 46% privately rented, 21% 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 3HB, 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 3HB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 3HB 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 3HB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently includes 1,022 planning applications, 100 HMO licences, 28 street-disruption records matched to the report radius, with dates, distance and source links in the Planning tab.
FAQ
Common questions about NW6 3HB
Is NW6 3HB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% 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 3HB?
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 3HB?
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 3HB?
LocaleIQ matched NW6 3HB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW6 3HB?
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 3HB?
LocaleIQ currently lists 1,022 planning records, 100 HMO licences, 28 roadworks records in the report radius. Open the Planning tab for individual records.