Postcode NW3 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Belsize ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Belsize Park area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belsize Park is £85,587 per year. The nearest station is Belsize Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swiss Cottage Open Space.
Belsize Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Belsize Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belsize Park is £85,587 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW3 4LJ.
Belsize Park near NW3 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belsize Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Hampstead Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Hampstead Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Hampstead Green | Small | Walking directions to Hampstead Green |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £885,000 (about £1,087 per square foot) in Belsize area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £8,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £6,862,500 | £1,357 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,696,375 | £1,559 |
| Terraced | 6 | £2,590,000 | £1,290 |
| Flats | 95 | £835,000 | £1,047 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £4,578,750 | £955,555 | £5,180,000 | £7,200,000 |
| 2017 | £3,950,000 | £955,000 | £4,575,000 | £3,300,000 |
| 2018 | £3,300,000 | £970,000 | £3,600,000 | £1,625,000 |
| 2019 | £4,085,000 | £945,000 | £2,780,000 | £1,706,250 |
| 2020 | £5,750,000 | £860,000 | £2,860,000 | £2,850,000 |
| 2021 | — | £880,000 | £5,475,000 | £2,925,000 |
| 2022 | £9,080,000 | £885,000 | £5,325,000 | £2,742,500 |
| 2023 | £7,100,175 | £977,500 | £3,000,000 | £2,600,000 |
| 2024 | £7,850,000 | £992,500 | £3,275,000 | £1,553,000 |
| 2025 | £6,116,373 | £870,000 | £4,850,000 | £2,430,000 |
| 2026 | — | £757,500 | £2,696,375 | £3,253,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,436 | £1,136 | £2,168 | — |
| 2017 | £1,537 | £1,089 | £1,466 | £1,149 |
| 2018 | £1,574 | £1,052 | £1,254 | £1,294 |
| 2019 | £1,463 | £1,068 | £1,054 | £1,162 |
| 2020 | £1,726 | £1,036 | £1,338 | £1,249 |
| 2021 | — | £1,075 | £1,505 | £1,169 |
| 2022 | £1,651 | £1,102 | £1,703 | £1,286 |
| 2023 | £2,100 | £1,128 | £1,284 | £1,342 |
| 2024 | £1,869 | £1,072 | £1,608 | £1,219 |
| 2025 | £1,565 | £1,089 | £1,598 | £1,317 |
| 2026 | — | £987 | £1,404 | £1,204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 34, Howitt Road, London, NW3 4LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,125,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 26, Glenmore Road, London, NW3 4DB | Terraced | Freehold | £3,253,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 24A, Glenmore Road, London, NW3 4DB | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 4, Howitt Close, London, NW3 4LX | Flats | Leasehold | £329,000 | |
| 29 Dec 2025 | 23, Glenmore Road, London, NW3 4BY | Terraced | Freehold | £3,200,000 |
In the NW3 4LJ postcode area, located within Belsize Park, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 165 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | pomona | Camden, NW3 4QS | Walking directions to pomona |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Haverstock Hill, Camden, NW3 4QL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kavanagh's | 199-205 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QG | Walking directions to Kavanagh's |
| 0.2 mi | Belsize Local | 34 England's Lane, London, NW3 4UE | Walking directions to Belsize Local |
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 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judy Dixey
Belsize - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Jonathan Kirk
Belsize - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Henry Simon
Belsize - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW3 4LJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NW3 4LJ in Belsize Park is £885,000 (about £1,087 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW3 4LJ, including Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), St Christopher's School and Sarum Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW3 4LJ is Belsize Park in TfL zone 2, about 233 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW3 4LJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,918 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 4LJ is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Judy Dixey (Liberal Democrats), Matthew Jonathan Kirk (Liberal Democrats) and Tom Henry Simon (Liberal Democrats).