Maresfield Gardens is in London and in Camden district. NW3 5RX 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 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 5TD, NW3 5TE, NW3 6PH, NW3 5TN, NW3 5TP, NW3 5RG, NW3 5JT, NW3 5LT, NW3 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW3 5RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 49.1% | 45.3% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 42.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 55.4% | 65.4% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 25.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5RX this area, 8.8% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 3.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 67.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 14.5% | 3.9% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 78.8% | 66.7% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 54.2% | 45.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.7% 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 | 51.5% | 45.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 24.7% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 5.7% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 12.5% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 20.2% | 0.5% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maresfield Gardens was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Belsize average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Maresfield Gardens has the 38th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Belsize and the 184th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat B 52 Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2022-12-13 | £2,793,100 |
| 50 Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £9,080,000 | 2022-08-05 | £8,568,965 |
| 48 Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,625,000 | 2018-09-14 | £3,985,802 |
| 54 Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £7,035,000 | 2008-02-14 | £13,676,739 |
| 50 Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £6,300,000 | 2007-01-31 | £14,463,814 |
NW3 5RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5RX 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 3,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Green School and Services 161 College Road , NW10 3PH | 4out of 4 | 4,062 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 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale , Hampstead NW3 6TX | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School 238 Haverstock Hill , Hampstead NW3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,770 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 | 4,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,411 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 | 3,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School, Hampstead 47 Fitzjohn's Avenue , London NW3 6PG | - not rated | 210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire House Preparatory School Devonshire House Prep School , 2 NW3 6AE | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit 33 Daleham Gardens , NW3 5BU | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WING STATION | 14 Frognal Parade, 158 Finchley Road | 339 yd | |
| PADOCA BAKERY UK | 9 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 341 yd | |
| TONYS' CREPE | 4 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 346 yd | |
| COFFEE G | 142 Finchley Road | 375 yd | |
| Stag City | 291 Finchley Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 570 yd | |
| King William IV | Public House And Premises, 77 Hampstead High Street | 599 yd | |
| The Flask Public House | 14 Flask Walk | 725 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 797 yd | |
| The George | 250 Haverstock Hill | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 LOWEN LTD | 4 Frognal | 291 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 166 Finchley Road | 326 yd | |
| TASTY AFRICAN FOOD | 11 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 338 yd | |
| Ready Burger | 14-15 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 339 yd | |
| TEA + | 285 Finchley Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 444 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | 255 Finchley Road | 444 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 524 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 614 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 514 yd | |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 801 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 919 yd |
| Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL POND STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Globe Lawn Tennis Club 190A 190A HAVERSTOCK HILL | tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.