Howitt Road is in London and in Camden district. NW3 4LJ 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 Howitt Road, London, NW3 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 4DA, NW3 4LU, NW3 4DB, NW3 4AL, NW3 4DJ, NW3 4LX, NW3 4DD, NW3 4UU, NW3 4UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW3 4LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 57.3% | 55.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 42.7% | 44.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 48.1% | 43.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 35.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 64% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 19.4% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -14.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 67.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 74.5% | 75.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 54.9% | 56.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 55.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 23.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.7% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 11.4% | 0.5% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howitt Road was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Howitt Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 278th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 363.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 44 Howitt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-11-22 | £862,956 |
| Ground Floor Flat 58 Howitt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-11-13 | £1,252,678 |
| 48A Howitt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2017-08-29 | £942,804 |
| First Floor Flat 58 Howitt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-11-11 | £625,051 |
| 40C Howitt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,600 | 2016-05-09 | £185,736 |
NW3 4LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 4LJ 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,553 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 | 3,632 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 | 3,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleet Primary School Fleet Road , NW3 2QT | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,779 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 | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,879 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 | 4,919 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 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Xchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 32 Belsize Lane , NW3 5AE | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lyndhurst House Preparatory School 24 Lyndhurst Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5NW | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 26 Lyndhurst Gardens , NW3 5NW | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Hill School St Stephen's , Pond Street NW3 2PP | - not rated | 499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's | 167 Haverstock Hill | 199 yd | |
| Chez Nous Cafe | 157 Haverstock Hill | 202 yd | |
| Jamon Jamon | 177 Haverstock Hill | 209 yd | |
| WatchHouse. | 183 Haverstock Hill | 215 yd | |
| Euphorium Bakery Company Ltd | 211 Haverstock Hill | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club Bar | 190a Haverstock Hill | 274 yd | |
| The Washington | 50 England's Lane | 423 yd | |
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 466 yd | |
| The George | 250 Haverstock Hill | 474 yd | |
| SIR RICHARD STEELE PUB | 97 Haverstock Hill | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIDI'S JUICE BAR | 199 Haverstock Hill | 250 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | Ground Floor & Basement, 192 Haverstock Hill | 273 yd | |
| Maido (inside Budgens) | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 424 yd | |
| Popina | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 447 yd | |
| The Coffee Shot | Eton Avenue Street Market, Eton Avenue | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 250 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 434 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Food To Go | Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street | 568 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply food | 10 Pond Street | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 307 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 636 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 902 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.