Postcode NW8 6QX 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 very high crime levels, with around 258.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swiss Cottage is £66,700 per year. The nearest station is Swiss Cottage located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
Swiss Cottage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Swiss Cottage is £66,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW8 6QX.
Swiss Cottage near NW8 6QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swiss Cottage located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | The Meadow | Small | Walking directions to The Meadow |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £1,252,500 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 | 4 | £21,065,000 |
| Flats | 68 | £937,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,981,529 |
| Terraced | 20 | £2,392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Primrose Hill
In the NW8 6QX postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 6QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | AA Food | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 5EG | Walking directions to AA Food |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | Winchester Road, Camden, NW3 3NT | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Emerald Food & Wine | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6HY | Walking directions to Emerald Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Adil Food | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6HY | Walking directions to Adil Food |
| 0.3 mi | zapp | Finchley Road, Westminster, NW8 6EH | Walking directions to zapp |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.