Postcode NW3 2AW is located in a major urban area, within the Gospel Oak area of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzjohns & Royal Free area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzjohns & Royal Free is £98,428 per year. The median sale price in Gospel Oak is £750,000 (around £944 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £523,000 and £980,000. The nearest station is Hampstead Heath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,019 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fitzjohns & Royal Free is £98,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW3 2AW.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free near NW3 2AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hampstead Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Hampstead Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Hampstead Heath |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Hampstead Green | Small | Walking directions to Hampstead Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £944 per square foot) in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,475,000 | £1,400 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,732,500 | £1,239 |
| Flats | 52 | £658,583 | £795 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £634,413 | £2,805,625 | £1,550,000 |
| 2017 | £641,000 | £3,245,000 | £1,557,500 |
| 2018 | £600,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,697,500 |
| 2019 | £602,500 | £1,600,000 | £1,588,000 |
| 2020 | £710,000 | £3,190,000 | £1,287,500 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £2,285,000 | £1,625,000 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £2,650,000 | £1,592,000 |
| 2023 | £552,910 | £2,200,000 | £1,900,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | — | £2,137,500 |
| 2025 | £695,000 | £4,275,000 | £1,900,000 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £2,475,000 | £1,425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,014 | £1,559 | £1,087 |
| 2017 | £1,004 | £1,218 | £974 |
| 2018 | £790 | £1,013 | £1,021 |
| 2019 | £910 | £1,149 | £983 |
| 2020 | £938 | £1,359 | £1,043 |
| 2021 | £861 | £911 | £1,033 |
| 2022 | £834 | £1,043 | £1,118 |
| 2023 | £904 | £1,015 | £1,100 |
| 2024 | £910 | — | £1,087 |
| 2025 | £990 | £1,232 | £1,176 |
| 2026 | £756 | £1,400 | £866 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 2AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, Huxley House, 32, Lawn Road, London, NW3 2EN | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 126, Fleet Road, London, NW3 2QX | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 120, Fleet Road, London, NW3 2QX | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 59, Byron Mews, London, NW3 2NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 14, Isokon Flats, Lawn Road, London, NW3 2XD | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 |
In the NW3 2AW postcode area, located within Fitzjohns & Royal Free, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Fleet Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2012. | |
Fleet Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2012
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Royal Free Hospital Children's School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2019. | |
Royal Free Hospital Children's School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2019
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Heath School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
Heath School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW3 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fleet Convenience Store | Ella Mews, Camden, NW3 2NH | Walking directions to Fleet Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Fleet Food & Wine | Cressy Road, Camden, NW3 2NA | Walking directions to Fleet Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | 10 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PS | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Hamstead Supermarket & Off License | South End Green, Camden, NW3 2LL | Walking directions to Hamstead Supermarket & Off License |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Camden, NW3 2QR | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW3 2AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Larraine Revah
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Marcus James Boyland
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard John Atkins
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW3 2AW records about 287 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around NW3 2AW in Gospel Oak is £750,000 (about £944 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW3 2AW, including Fleet Primary School (Good), Royal Free Hospital Children's School (Outstanding) and Heath School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW3 2AW is Hampstead Heath in TfL zone 3, about 321 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW3 2AW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 2AW is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Larraine Revah (Labour Party), Marcus James Boyland (Labour Party) and Richard John Atkins (Green Party).