Buckland Crescent is in London and in Camden district. NW3 5DH 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 Buckland Crescent, London, NW3 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 5DX, NW3 4NS, NW3 3HT, NW3 3HS, NW3 3HU, NW3 4EH, NW3 4NT, NW3 4NX, NW3 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 5DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 5DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 47% | 47.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 42.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 60.7% | 64.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 25% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 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.
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 | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 74.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 81% | 69.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 55.8% | 50.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 50.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 25.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 7% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 8.3% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckland Crescent was 127.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckland Crescent has the 26th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 257th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 459.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21B Buckland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,370,000 | 2024-12-18 | £1,229,452 |
| 23A Buckland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2024-09-10 | £973,190 |
| Ground Floor Flat 11 Buckland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,014,500 | 2024-08-28 | £916,815 |
| 25E Buckland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-08-01 | £745,562 |
| Flat 4 3 Buckland Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2024-07-02 | £1,182,005 |
NW3 5DH 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.
NW3 5DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 931 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 | 1,020 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 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,176 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 | 4,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 5,018 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 | 3,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead High School 3 Maresfield Gardens , London NW3 5SS | - not rated | 237 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 244 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School 23 Crossfield Road , Hampstead NW3 4NU | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hereward House School 14 Strathray Gardens , NW3 4NY | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trevor-Roberts School 55-57 Eton Avenue , NW3 3ET | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 248 yd | |
| Toza Catering | The Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane | 255 yd | |
| Sushi & More | 9 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 260 yd | |
| SIIRGISTA BROS | 7 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 260 yd | |
| Pasticcio | 16 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 223 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 405 yd | |
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 424 yd | |
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 716 yd | |
| The Washington | 50 England's Lane | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBA BAR | 10-12 New College Parade, Finchley Road | 318 yd | |
| KFC | 149 Finchley Road | 324 yd | |
| Subway | 141 Finchley Road | 328 yd | |
| PIZZA PARADISO | 13 New College Parade, Finchley Road | 350 yd | |
| Teta's | 72 Belsize Lane | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 262 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 331 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 479 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 237 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 505 yd | |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 606 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 975 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.