Thurlow Road is in London and in Camden district. NW3 5PP is located in the Hampstead Town 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 Thurlow Road, London, NW3 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 5PL, NW3 5PX, NW3 5PS, NW3 5NX, NW3 5PJ, NW3 5QA, NW3 5PH, NW3 5UF, NW3 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW3 5PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NW3 5PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 32.6% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 54% | 11.1% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 64.7% | 72.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 23.8% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 21.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -12.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around NW3 5PP this area, 5.4% 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 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.9% | 77.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 76% | 79.5% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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% | 46.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 22.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% 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 | 50.3% | 46.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 21.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 12% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 16.8% | 0.5% | 16.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlow Road was 135.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Thurlow Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 269th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 182.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Thurlow Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £5,950,000 | 2023-11-03 | £5,821,451 |
| First Floor Flat 23 Thurlow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,215,000 | 2023-07-21 | £1,143,903 |
| 25C Thurlow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-25 | £461,105 |
| 23A Thurlow Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £987,500 | 2021-06-25 | £1,058,751 |
| Basement Flat 24A Thurlow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,062,500 | 2021-03-12 | £1,017,335 |
NW3 5PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 5PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,608 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 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 55 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 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Christ Church Hill , NW3 1JH | 4out of 4 | 732 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 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,905 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 | 4,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,351 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 | 3,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Preparatory School 90 Fitzjohn , London NW3 6NP | - not rated | 87 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| LSI Independent College 13 Lyndhurst Terrace , NW3 5QA | - not rated | 92 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Senior School 65 Rosslyn Hill , Hampstead NW3 5UD | - not rated | 113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire House Preparatory School Devonshire House Prep School , 2 NW3 6AE | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy School 2 Pilgrims Place , Rosslyn Hill NW3 1NG | - not rated | 248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottolenghi - Hampstead | 32-34 Rosslyn Hill | 236 yd | |
| Pax Lodge Olave Centre | Olave Centre, 12C Lyndhurst Road | 241 yd | |
| Roni's Hampstead | 44 Rosslyn Hill | 245 yd | |
| Delicatessen | 46 Rosslyn Hill | 247 yd | |
| OAK & POPPY | 48 Rosslyn Hill | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William IV | Public House And Premises, 77 Hampstead High Street | 354 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 15 Pond Street | 464 yd | |
| The George | 250 Haverstock Hill | 490 yd | |
| The Flask Public House | 14 Flask Walk | 509 yd | |
| Freemasons Arms | 32 Downshire Hill | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOU ME SUSHI | 9a Hampstead High Street | 332 yd | |
| La Creperie | KING WILLIAM IV, 77 Hampstead High Street | 367 yd | |
| Casa Mediterrana | Unit 4, 78 Hampstead High Street | 383 yd | |
| Red Box Cafe | 72 Hampstead High Street | 445 yd | |
| Ole & Steen Coffee Limited | 38-40 Hampstead High Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD | Sainsburys Hampstead High Street, 35-36 Hampstead High Street | 474 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 559 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Food To Go | Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street | 623 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply food | 10 Pond Street | 638 yd | |
| Kavanagh's Belsize Park | 199-205 Haverstock Hill | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 195 yd | |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 429 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.