Belsize Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW3 5AG 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 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 5AH, NW3 4QB, NW3 4BN, NW3 4AH, NW3 4QD, NW3 4BL, NW3 4AE, NW3 5AJ, NW3 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 5AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.9% | 49.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW3 5AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 50.4% | 47.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 40.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 62.1% | 62.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 24% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 5AG this area, 6.5% 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 77%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.1% | 77% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 43.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 78.5% | 75.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 51.9% | 48.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 15% | 18.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.9% 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 | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 19.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 14% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 8.5% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 18.6% | 0.5% | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belsize Lane was 286.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.9% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Belsize Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 147th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Belsize Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,944,871 | 2018-10-05 | £2,181,880 |
| 19 Belsize Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2000-10-17 | £3,033,692 |
| 19 Belsize Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £391,757 | 2000-01-31 | £1,634,933 |
NW3 5AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 5AG 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,524 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 | 3,608 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 | 4,200 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 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fleet Primary School Fleet Road , NW3 2QT | 3out of 4 | 907 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 | 927 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,873 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 | 3,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,579 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 | 4,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 3,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School 32 Belsize Lane , NW3 5AE | - not rated | 91 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lyndhurst House Preparatory School 24 Lyndhurst Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5NW | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 26 Lyndhurst Gardens , NW3 5NW | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit 33 Daleham Gardens , NW3 5BU | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arts Xchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks Ltd | St Christophers School, 32 Belsize Lane | 92 yd | |
| Calici Restaurant LTD | 29 Belsize Lane | 143 yd | |
| Roni’s Bakery | 37 Belsize Lane | 144 yd | |
| Marie Curie Centre | Edenhall, 11 Lyndhurst Gardens | 154 yd | |
| Hazara Restaurant | 44-46 Belsize Lane | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 250 Haverstock Hill | 318 yd | |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club Bar | 190a Haverstock Hill | 405 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 15 Pond Street | 459 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | 14 South End Road | 612 yd | |
| The Stag | 67 Fleet Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teta's | 72 Belsize Lane | 249 yd | |
| DIDI'S JUICE BAR | 199 Haverstock Hill | 285 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | Ground Floor & Basement, 192 Haverstock Hill | 383 yd | |
| MAI SUSHI | 10 Pond Street | 551 yd | |
| GAIL'S | 1 South End Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 285 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Food To Go | Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street | 481 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply food | 10 Pond Street | 551 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 432 yd | |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 645 yd | |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 730 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 774 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 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.