Postcode sector · NW3 1

London NW3 1 area guide

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Is London NW3 1 a good place to live?

In London (NW3 1), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £2,449,712 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London NW3 1

London NW3 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,575 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £224,178 (78 sales)1996: £288,440 (95 sales)1997: £328,004 (138 sales)1998: £367,125 (111 sales)1999: £389,744 (102 sales)2000: £531,620 (105 sales)2001: £626,868 (93 sales)2002: £564,786 (118 sales)2003: £684,218 (87 sales)2004: £739,703 (102 sales)2005: £757,608 (101 sales)2006: £944,806 (121 sales)2007: £1,116,306 (106 sales)2008: £1,349,209 (59 sales)2009: £1,113,473 (60 sales)2010: £1,168,092 (87 sales)2011: £1,601,923 (60 sales)2012: £1,250,011 (42 sales)2013: £1,688,663 (66 sales)2014: £2,160,659 (76 sales)2015: £1,549,540 (73 sales)2016: £1,770,962 (61 sales)2017: £1,860,442 (75 sales)2018: £1,803,178 (70 sales)2019: £1,848,327 (57 sales)2020: £1,950,579 (82 sales)2021: £2,179,689 (93 sales)2022: £2,710,086 (91 sales)2023: £2,712,175 (63 sales)2024: £2,449,712 (75 sales)2025: £1,765,691 (68 sales)2026: £2,572,750 (12 sales) 2026: £2,572,750 (12 sales) — part year so far £2,712,175 £224,178 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NW3 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (12 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 2 crimesJul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 37 crimesSep 24: 37 crimesOct 24: 44 crimesNov 24: 36 crimesDec 24: 53 crimesJan 25: 55 crimesFeb 25: 70 crimesMar 25: 59 crimesApr 25: 51 crimesMay 25: 52 crimesJun 25: 61 crimesJul 25: 58 crimesAug 25: 62 crimesSep 25: 31 crimesOct 25: 33 crimesNov 25: 34 crimesDec 25: 47 crimesJan 26: 27 crimesFeb 26: 45 crimesMar 26: 52 crimesApr 26: 38 crimes Apr 26: 38 crimes 70 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NW3 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
36%
Households with children
27%
Households
3,371

Owned 52% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 38%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NW3 1.

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London NW3 1: frequently asked questions

Is London NW3 1 a good place to live?

In London (NW3 1), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £2,449,712 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London NW3 1?

Recorded crime in London NW3 1 runs at 214.7 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London NW3 1 safe?

Crime in London NW3 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London NW3 1 runs at 214.7 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London NW3 1?

Homes in London NW3 1 sell for around £2,449,712 on average, based on 75 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London NW3 1 at risk of flooding?

London NW3 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,575 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London NW3 1?

There are 4 schools in London NW3 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London NW3 1 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London NW3 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London NW3 1 a deprived area?

London NW3 1 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).