Back Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW3 1HN 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 Back Lane, London, NW3 1HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 1EW, NW3 1HL, NW3 1QG, NW3 1EN, NW3 1HE, NW3 1JX, NW3 1QE, NW3 1HH, NW3 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW3 1HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 44.7% | 55.4% | 10.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 44.6% | -10.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW3 1HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.9% | 62.1% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 27.2% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 70.9% | 68.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 20.5% | 19.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -13.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1HN this area, 7.3% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 78.2% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 14.5% | 1.5% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.7% | 80.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 37.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 23.4% | 29.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 13.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.5% | 37.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.7% | 6.5% | -13.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 16.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 1143.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 731.7% higher than the Hampstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Back Lane has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hampstead Town and the 25th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 227.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kiels Cottages Back Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2007-02-16 | £1,651,517 |
| 1 Kiels Cottages Back Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2002-05-07 | £1,619,621 |
NW3 1HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1HN 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,845 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 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale , Hampstead NW3 6TX | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Christ Church Hill , NW3 1JH | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 5,140 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 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathside Preparatory School 16 New End , Hampstead NW3 1JA | - not rated | 261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Preparatory School 90 Fitzjohn , London NW3 6NP | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior School 65 Rosslyn Hill , Hampstead NW3 5UD | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire House Preparatory School Devonshire House Prep School , 2 NW3 6AE | - not rated | 489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Hana | 5 Flask Walk | 27 yd | |
| Olive and Sage | 6 Flask Walk | 41 yd | |
| La Cage Imaginaire | 16 Flask Walk | 45 yd | |
| Oddono’s Gelati | 8 Flask Walk | 59 yd | |
| itsu Limited | Kingswell, 58-62 Heath Street | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flask Public House | 14 Flask Walk | 41 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | 22 Holly Mount | 180 yd | |
| King William IV | Public House And Premises, 77 Hampstead High Street | 195 yd | |
| The Duke of Hamilton | 23-25 New End | 257 yd | |
| The Wells Tavern | 30 Well Walk | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&H News LTD | Hampstead Underground Station, Hampstead High Street | 37 yd | |
| Ole & Steen Coffee Limited | 38-40 Hampstead High Street | 72 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 63 Hampstead High Street | 80 yd | |
| Zeytn Bar | Hampstead Parochial School, Holly Bush Vale | 107 yd | |
| DREAMY N HEALTHY | 76 A, Heath Street | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD | Sainsburys Hampstead High Street, 35-36 Hampstead High Street | 77 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 146 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply food | 10 Pond Street | 1,003 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Food To Go | Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 357 yd | |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 824 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.