Postcode NW8 6BR is located in a major urban area, within the Primrose Hill ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Swiss Cottage area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year. The nearest station is St. Johns Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Primrose Hill.
Swiss Cottage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW8 6BR.
Swiss Cottage near NW8 6BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St. Johns Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primrose Hill | Large | Walking directions to Primrose Hill |
| 0.5 mi | St. John's Wood Church Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Church Grounds |
| 0.3 mi | Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School | Small | Walking directions to Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £1,225,000 in Primrose Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £355,000 up to £32,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £16,500,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £920,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,981,529 |
| Terraced | 15 | £2,265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Primrose Hill
In the NW8 6BR postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 6BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whisson News & Food | Allitsen Road, Westminster, NW8 7DE | Walking directions to Whisson News & Food |
| 0.2 mi | St. John's Wood Food Store | Charlbert Street, Westminster, NW8 6JN | Walking directions to St. John's Wood Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 6-14 Circus Road, London, NW8 6PG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 23 Lower Merton Rise, London, NW3 3RA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | St Johns Wood General Store | St John's Wood High Street, Westminster, NW8 7NX | Walking directions to St Johns Wood General Store |
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.