Postcode NW3 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Belsize ward 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 nearest station is Belsize Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hampstead Green.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 18.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from NW3 5AA.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free near NW3 5AA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Hampstead Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Hampstead Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Hampstead | Northern | Walking directions to Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 5AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 10, Perceval Avenue, London, NW3 4PY | Detached | Freehold | £7,007,745 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 16 - 18A, Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £954,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 7A, 3, Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 5UL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,592,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Flat 4, Rosslyn Court, 10, Ornan Road, London, NW3 4PU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,550,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, 20, Ornan Road, London, NW3 4PX | Flats | Leasehold | £1,050,000 |
In the NW3 5AA postcode area, located within Fitzjohns & Royal Free, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kavanagh's | 199-205 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QG | Walking directions to Kavanagh's |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Haverstock Hill, Camden, NW3 4QL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 10 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PS | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Retail 24 | 21 South End Road, London, NW3 2PT | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
| 0.2 mi | pomona | Camden, NW3 4QS | Walking directions to pomona |
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 5AA, 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 5AA 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NW3 5AA in Fitzjohns & Royal Free 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 5AA, including Hampstead Hill School, St Christopher's School and Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW3 5AA is Belsize Park in TfL zone 2, about 391 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW3 5AA 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 5AA 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).