Quickswood is in London and in Camden district. NW3 3SB 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 Quickswood, London, NW3 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 3SA, NW3 3SE, NW3 3SG, NW3 3RT, NW3 3RS, NW3 3SD, NW3 3SJ, NW3 3DG, NW3 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW3 3SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 52.8% | 56% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 3SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 26.7% | 21.5% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 60.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (94%) 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 | 64.1% | 66.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 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 3SB this area, 4.8% 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 74.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 68.3% | 62.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 62.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 19% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 8.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 25% | 0.5% | 24.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quickswood was 319.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.3% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quickswood has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Belsize and the 132nd highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Quickswood, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,787,500 | 2022-12-23 | £1,687,300 |
| 16 Quickswood, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2008-08-15 | £915,370 |
| 16 Quickswood, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2005-04-21 | £2,204,144 |
| 20 Quickswood, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 1995-11-20 | £1,495,000 |
NW3 3SB 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 3SB 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 | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,353 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 | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , St John's Wood NW8 6PX | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Infant School Princess Road , NW1 8JL | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Princess Road , NW1 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,928 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 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum Hall School 15 Eton Avenue , NW3 3EL | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Fine Arts College Centre Studios , 41-43 Englands Lane NW3 4YD | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trevor-Roberts School 55-57 Eton Avenue , NW3 3ET | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward House School 14 Strathray Gardens , NW3 4NY | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hall School 23 Crossfield Road , Hampstead NW3 4NU | - not rated | 611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA | 36 Primrose Hill Road | 140 yd | |
| Lume Restaurant & wine shop | 38 Primrose Hill Road | 145 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 57 England's Lane | 293 yd | |
| Chamomile Cafe | 45 England's Lane | 327 yd | |
| Sable d'Or | 30 England's Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 269 yd | |
| The Washington | 50 England's Lane | 332 yd | |
| The Queens | 49 Regent's Park Road | 541 yd | |
| SIR RICHARD STEELE PUB | 97 Haverstock Hill | 581 yd | |
| CATERING SIR RICHARD STEELE | 97 Haverstock Hill | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Brewery Ltd | St Mary The Virgin Church, Elsworthy Road | 138 yd | |
| Popina | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 248 yd | |
| The Coffee Shot | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 248 yd | |
| Empanada Circle | 45 England's Lane | 327 yd | |
| LIBBYS | 41 England's Lane | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 890 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 927 yd | |
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 930 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 76-77 Chalk Farm Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 537 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 638 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 917 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.