College Crescent is in London and in Camden district. NW3 5LL 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 College Crescent, London, NW3 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 5DU, NW3 5DR, NW3 5LH, NW3 4EJ, NW3 5EN, NW3 5DL, NW3 5DP, NW3 5DJ, NW3 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW3 5LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 46.9% | 53.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 34.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (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 | 53.4% | 61.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 24.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 16.6% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.3% | 62.6% | -5.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 10.8% | 2.6% | -8.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 51.4% | 47.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 33.7% | 40.9% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 17.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.9% | 24.5% | -10.4% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.8% 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 | 33.7% | 41% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.3% | 23.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 13.9% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Crescent was 559.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 331.5% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
College Crescent has the 5th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 63rd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 163.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 4 20 College Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-11-29 | £524,367 |
| Flat D 14 - 15 College Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2024-03-08 | £1,661,486 |
| First Floor Flat 19 College Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2023-11-30 | £574,388 |
| Third Floor Flat, 19 College Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-22 | £398,465 |
| Third Floor Flat, 19 College Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-26 | £317,316 |
NW3 5LL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW3 5LL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,790 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 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,793 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 | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,142 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 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,832 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 | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,314 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 | 4,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 5,163 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 | 80 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 242 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Pre-Prep School 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School 23 Crossfield Road , Hampstead NW3 4NU | - not rated | 429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi & More | 9 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 78 yd | |
| SIIRGISTA BROS | 7 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 78 yd | |
| Pasticcio | 16 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 78 yd | |
| Tania's Coffee | 28 Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 79 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Harben Parade, Finchley Road | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 119 yd | |
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 254 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 291 yd | |
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 585 yd | |
| Hampstead Theatre | 1 Eton Avenue | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBA BAR | 10-12 New College Parade, Finchley Road | 123 yd | |
| KFC | 149 Finchley Road | 145 yd | |
| Subway | 141 Finchley Road | 158 yd | |
| PIZZA PARADISO | 13 New College Parade, Finchley Road | 164 yd | |
| SUPER SISIG | Swiss Cottage Underground Station, Finchley Road | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Northways Parade, Finchley Road | 79 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 147 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 297 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 348 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 482 yd | |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 794 yd | |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.