Lithos Road is in London and in Camden district. NW3 6DX is located in the West Hampstead 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 Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 6NG, NW3 6NE, NW3 6EF, NW3 6DU, NW3 6EL, NW3 6EH, NW3 6DT, NW3 6DY, NW3 6BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 6DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 59.4% | 63.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 22.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 11% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 52.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 12% | 2.7% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.5% | 44% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 55% 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% | 55% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.2% | 56.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 29.9% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 4.2% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lithos Road was 274.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.1% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lithos Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fortune Green and the 159th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Lithos Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2025-12-17 | £1,159,022 |
| 31B Lithos Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £398,500 | 2025-03-21 | £368,890 |
| Flat 1 17 Lithos Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-11-25 | £461,494 |
| 37 Lithos Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,656,202 |
| 37 Lithos Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £826,500 | 2021-06-10 | £855,532 |
NW3 6DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 6DX 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,853 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 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,186 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 | - not rated | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community 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 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community 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 | 3,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,962 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 | 4,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 4,917 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 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan Phoenix School Netherhall Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5TH | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Nursery School 33 Fitzjohn's Avenue , Hampstead NW3 5JY | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteria Ovada | 4 Rosemont Road | 86 yd | |
| Enish Restaurant & Bar LTD | 299 Finchley Road | 87 yd | |
| Taro Japanese Restaurant | 293 Finchley Road | 88 yd | |
| Stag City | 291 Finchley Road | 101 yd | |
| Tandis Persian restaurant | 289 Finchley Road | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 575 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 625 yd | |
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 648 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 672 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEA + | 285 Finchley Road | 111 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 166 Finchley Road | 148 yd | |
| Ready Burger | 14-15 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 165 yd | |
| TASTY AFRICAN FOOD | 11 Frognal Parade, Finchley Road | 176 yd | |
| 3 LOWEN LTD | 4 Frognal | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 225 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | 255 Finchley Road | 225 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 429 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 568 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 769 yd | |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 897 yd | |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.