Lancaster Drive is in London and in Camden district. NW3 4EY is located in the Belsize 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 Lancaster Drive, London, NW3 4EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 4HA, NW3 4HU, NW3 4HL, NW3 4EX, NW3 4HP, NW3 4HT, NW3 4HB, NW3 4JH, NW3 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 4EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 48% | 39.4% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 44.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 57.6% | 65.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 25.7% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 4EY this area, 6.4% 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 75%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 75% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 41.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 77.1% | 73.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 50% | 41.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 16.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% 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 | 48.7% | 40.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 25.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 10.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 9.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 9.3% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Drive was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lancaster Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 1 Lancaster Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £855,750 | 2025-02-06 | £808,208 |
| 1A Lancaster Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-12-01 | £800,169 |
| Second And Third Floor Maisonette 5 Lancaster Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2023-10-27 | £1,455,462 |
| Flat 3 1 Lancaster Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-01-05 | £896,156 |
| Second And Third Floor Maisonette 5 Lancaster Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,560,000 | 2018-09-06 | £1,474,879 |
NW3 4EY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,250 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 | 3,329 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 | 3,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleet Primary School Fleet Road , NW3 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,086 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 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Community 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 | 2,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,164 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 | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,888 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 | 3,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hall School 23 Crossfield Road , Hampstead NW3 4NU | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hereward House School 14 Strathray Gardens , NW3 4NY | - not rated | 277 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trevor-Roberts School 55-57 Eton Avenue , NW3 3ET | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 32 Belsize Lane , NW3 5AE | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsize Square Synagogue | 51 Belsize Square | 123 yd | |
| Aperivino | 12 Belsize Terrace | 315 yd | |
| Charro de Rio | 12 Belsize Terrace | 315 yd | |
| Xinxin | 68 Belsize Lane | 358 yd | |
| Belsize Kitchen | 68 Belsize Lane | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Washington | 50 England's Lane | 479 yd | |
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 495 yd | |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club Bar | 190a Haverstock Hill | 574 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teta's | 72 Belsize Lane | 355 yd | |
| Popina | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 416 yd | |
| The Coffee Shot | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 416 yd | |
| DIDI'S JUICE BAR | 199 Haverstock Hill | 522 yd | |
| Empanada Circle | 45 England's Lane | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 500 yd | |
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 550 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 617 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 328 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 739 yd | |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.