Downshire Hill is in London and in Camden district. NW3 1NY 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 Downshire Hill, London, NW3 1NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 1PA, NW3 1NR, NW3 1NX, NW3 2PH, NW3 1SL, NW3 1NH, NW3 1PD, NW3 1SJ, NW3 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW3 1NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 54.7% | 55% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW3 1NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 31.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 58.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 66% | 63.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 26% | 30% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 1NY this area, 4.7% 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 78.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.2% | 78.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 44.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 82.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 58.5% | 56.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 19.8% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.2% | 8.3% | -4.9% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 56.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 22.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 3.7% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 16.9% | 0.5% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downshire Hill was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Downshire Hill has the 21st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 64th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £108,487 | 2021-12-09 | £96,302 |
| Flat 1 Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-11-24 | £1,485,165 |
| Flat 5 Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2018-04-26 | £1,510,552 |
| Flat 4 Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2010-11-30 | £1,371,715 |
| Flat 2 Hampstead Hill Mansions Downshire Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2006-12-15 | £1,410,568 |
NW3 1NY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,919 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 | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 436 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 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Christ Church Hill , NW3 1JH | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,151 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 | 5,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,350 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 | 4,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy School 2 Pilgrims Place , Rosslyn Hill NW3 1NG | - not rated | 72 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior School 65 Rosslyn Hill , Hampstead NW3 5UD | - not rated | 212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Preparatory School 90 Fitzjohn , London NW3 6NP | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| LSI Independent College 13 Lyndhurst Terrace , NW3 5QA | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst House Preparatory School 24 Lyndhurst Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5NW | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottolenghi - Hampstead | 32-34 Rosslyn Hill | 89 yd | |
| Roni's Hampstead | 44 Rosslyn Hill | 146 yd | |
| Delicatessen | 46 Rosslyn Hill | 152 yd | |
| OAK & POPPY | 48 Rosslyn Hill | 159 yd | |
| Shahbhag Tandoori Restaurant | 70 Rosslyn Hill | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemasons Arms | 32 Downshire Hill | 271 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 15 Pond Street | 296 yd | |
| King William IV | Public House And Premises, 77 Hampstead High Street | 400 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | 14 South End Road | 412 yd | |
| The George | 250 Haverstock Hill | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOU ME SUSHI | 9a Hampstead High Street | 325 yd | |
| The Nook | 43 South End Road | 345 yd | |
| ROYAL PERI PERI | 43 South End Road | 345 yd | |
| GAIL'S | 1 South End Road | 389 yd | |
| La Creperie | KING WILLIAM IV, 77 Hampstead High Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencers Simply food | 10 Pond Street | 454 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Food To Go | Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street | 480 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD | Sainsburys Hampstead High Street, 35-36 Hampstead High Street | 498 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 634 yd | |
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 280 yd | |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 293 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 788 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.