Vale Of Health is in London and in Camden district. NW3 1AZ is located in the Hampstead Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Of Health, London, NW3 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 1BA, NW3 1BB, NW3 1AX, NW3 1AW, NW3 1AP, NW3 1AN, NW3 1AR, NW3 1AY, NW3 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW3 1AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 35.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 45.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 61.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 6.7% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NW3 1AZ this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 71.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 37.3% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.5% | 71.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 52.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 52.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.5% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 52.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 26.6% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 7.1% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 21.6% | 0.5% | 21.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Of Health was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% higher than the Hampstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Vale Of Health has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hampstead Town and the 260th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Cottage Vale Of Health, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,775,000 | 2019-08-28 | £4,817,350 |
| The Old Cottage Vale Of Health, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,290,000 | 2019-06-26 | £2,263,595 |
| Chestnut Cottage Vale Of Health, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,650,000 | 2014-08-29 | £5,198,403 |
| Chestnut Cottage Vale Of Health, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,780,000 | 2008-10-08 | £5,237,681 |
| Fleet House Vale Of Health, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2006-08-18 | £4,190,789 |
NW3 1AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NW3 1AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Christ Church Hill , NW3 1JH | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale , Hampstead NW3 6TX | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 4,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathside Preparatory School 84A Heath Street , Hampstead NW3 1DN | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Hall School 1 Willoughby Road , Hampstead NW3 1RP | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Hall Dyslexia Centre 1 Willoughby Road , Hampstead NW3 1RP | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School Rosslyn Hall , Willoughby Road NW3 1SB | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ivy House School Ivy House, 94-96 , North End Road NW11 7SX | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Gaffe | 107-111 Heath Street | 440 yd | |
| GOBSTOPPER EVENTS LIMITED | The Old White Bear, 1 Well Road | 502 yd | |
| Burgh House Trust | Burgh House, New End Square | 575 yd | |
| New York Cafe | 84 Heath Street | 603 yd | |
| ROSSODISERA | 70 Heath Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Hamilton | 23-25 New End | 466 yd | |
| The Wells Tavern | 30 Well Walk | 556 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | 22 Holly Mount | 612 yd | |
| Bull & Bush | Bull And Bush, North End Way | 712 yd | |
| The Flask Public House | 14 Flask Walk | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREAMY N HEALTHY | 76 A, Heath Street | 624 yd | |
| M&H News LTD | Hampstead Underground Station, Hampstead High Street | 754 yd | |
| Zeytn Bar | Hampstead Parochial School, Holly Bush Vale | 777 yd | |
| Ole & Steen Coffee Limited | 38-40 Hampstead High Street | 791 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 63 Hampstead High Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD | Sainsburys Hampstead High Street, 35-36 Hampstead High Street | 792 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Alfred School NORTH END ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.