Huson Close is in London and in Camden district. NW3 3JW is located in the Primrose Hill 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 Huson Close, London, NW3 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 3JS, NW3 3JT, NW3 3JU, NW3 3JX, NW3 3LG, NW3 3NN, NW3 3JZ, NW3 3JY, NW3 3JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW3 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 37.5% | 33% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 55.5% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 60.1% | 65.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 25.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3JW this area, 3.2% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 73.9% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 76% | 61.9% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 59.5% | 52.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 21.6% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 52.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 25.4% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 7.8% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 12.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Jewish | 24.9% | 0.5% | 24.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 18.3% | 6.0% | 12.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huson Close was 158.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Huson Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 267th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Huson Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,540,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,577,190 |
| 2 Huson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,410,000 | 2020-11-19 | £1,490,980 |
| 7 Huson Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2013-12-19 | £1,610,384 |
| 10 Huson Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,267,000 | 2013-10-28 | £1,557,458 |
| 1 Huson Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2013-02-14 | £1,076,538 |
NW3 3JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW3 3JW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community 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 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,324 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 | 4,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,541 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 | 2,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor-Roberts School 55-57 Eton Avenue , NW3 3ET | - not rated | 104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward House School 14 Strathray Gardens , NW3 4NY | - not rated | 143 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hall School 23 Crossfield Road , Hampstead NW3 4NU | - not rated | 222 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sarum Hall School 15 Eton Avenue , NW3 3EL | - not rated | 259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carluccio's, Regent Park Marriott | 128 King Henry's Road | 272 yd | |
| Arabesque | 23 Winchester Road | 404 yd | |
| Bradleys | 25 Winchester Road | 406 yd | |
| Siba Cafe (Limited) | Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road | 415 yd | |
| ALMA | 36 Primrose Hill Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 383 yd | |
| The Washington | 50 England's Lane | 431 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 526 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 562 yd | |
| SIR RICHARD STEELE PUB | 97 Haverstock Hill | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popina | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 303 yd | |
| The Coffee Shot | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 303 yd | |
| St Mary's Brewery Ltd | St Mary The Virgin Church, Elsworthy Road | 353 yd | |
| Empanada Circle | 45 England's Lane | 458 yd | |
| LIBBYS | 41 England's Lane | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 613 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 650 yd | |
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 261 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 411 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 852 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 904 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.