Postcode sector · NW5 3

London NW5 3 area guide

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Is London NW5 3 a good place to live?

In London (NW5 3), recorded crime is 96% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,011,814 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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 NW5 3

London NW5 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,772 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: £136,858 (30 sales)1996: £132,568 (35 sales)1997: £129,377 (32 sales)1998: £187,822 (89 sales)1999: £199,336 (66 sales)2000: £227,163 (32 sales)2001: £255,563 (43 sales)2002: £271,836 (40 sales)2003: £303,132 (49 sales)2004: £311,687 (61 sales)2005: £296,827 (58 sales)2006: £359,093 (79 sales)2007: £423,882 (78 sales)2008: £371,029 (27 sales)2009: £436,553 (32 sales)2010: £512,488 (50 sales)2011: £491,331 (35 sales)2012: £509,468 (62 sales)2013: £952,064 (39 sales)2014: £640,739 (81 sales)2015: £841,022 (74 sales)2016: £1,913,745 (47 sales)2017: £1,041,667 (36 sales)2018: £782,285 (41 sales)2019: £849,649 (46 sales)2020: £1,148,436 (47 sales)2021: £1,314,786 (67 sales)2022: £862,649 (47 sales)2023: £1,226,219 (54 sales)2024: £1,011,814 (48 sales)2025: £782,468 (58 sales)2026: £753,625 (8 sales) 2026: £753,625 (8 sales) — part year so far £1,913,745 £129,377 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NW5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (8 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 59 crimesSep 24: 59 crimesOct 24: 76 crimesNov 24: 80 crimesDec 24: 87 crimesJan 25: 71 crimesFeb 25: 79 crimesMar 25: 73 crimesApr 25: 93 crimesMay 25: 92 crimesJun 25: 86 crimesJul 25: 107 crimesAug 25: 82 crimesSep 25: 77 crimesOct 25: 78 crimesNov 25: 66 crimesDec 25: 76 crimesJan 26: 67 crimesFeb 26: 60 crimesMar 26: 66 crimesApr 26: 55 crimes Apr 26: 55 crimes 107 1 Jul 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NW5 3 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
34
One-person households
34%
Households with children
28%
Households
5,739

Owned 24% · Social rent 52% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NW5 3.

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London NW5 3: frequently asked questions

Is London NW5 3 a good place to live?

In London (NW5 3), recorded crime is 96% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,011,814 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London NW5 3?

Recorded crime in London NW5 3 runs at 523.8 per 1,000 properties, 96% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London NW5 3 safe?

Crime in London NW5 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London NW5 3 runs at 523.8 per 1,000 properties, 96% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London NW5 3?

Homes in London NW5 3 sell for around £1,011,814 on average, based on 48 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London NW5 3 at risk of flooding?

London NW5 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,772 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London NW5 3?

There are 3 schools in London NW5 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London NW5 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London NW5 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London NW5 3 a deprived area?

London NW5 3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).