Postcode NW3 5LA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fitzjohns & Royal Free is £98,428 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Swiss Cottage Open Space.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from NW3 5LA.
Fitzjohns & Royal Free near NW3 5LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £880,000 in Belsize area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £8,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £6,116,373 |
| Flats | 116 | £857,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £845,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £2,431,250 |
10 year median price trend in Belsize
In the NW3 5LA postcode area, located within Fitzjohns & Royal Free, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Istanbul Supermarket | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to New Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Shrinath cash & carry | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to Shrinath cash & carry |
| 0.1 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 17-21 Northways, London, NW3 5EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6JH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.