Holly Bush Hill is in London and in Camden district. NW3 6SH 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 Holly Bush Hill, London, NW3 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW3 6QR, NW3 6SG, NW3 6SL, NW3 6SN, NW3 6UH, NW3 6PZ, NW3 6UZ, NW3 6QS, NW3 6SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW3 6SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 49.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 64.5% | 65.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 22.3% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around NW3 6SH this area, 5.6% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.2% | 71.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 81.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 62.8% | 67.8% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 68% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 3% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 14.8% | 0.5% | 14.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Bush Hill was 123.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Hampstead Town average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Holly Bush Hill has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hampstead Town and the 229th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romneys House Holly Bush Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,800,000 | 2025-07-11 | £15,879,096 |
| 1 Holly Bush Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2006-09-13 | £1,169,858 |
| 2 Holly Bush Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2006-08-04 | £2,439,602 |
| 2 Holly Bush Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2002-05-28 | £2,554,615 |
| 3 Holly Bush Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2001-02-07 | £2,540,693 |
NW3 6SH 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 6SH 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 3,902 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 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale , Hampstead NW3 6TX | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New End Primary School Streatley Place , Hampstead NW3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Christ Church Hill , NW3 1JH | 4out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Kidderpore Avenue , NW3 7SU | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,848 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 | 5,191 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 | 4,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathside Preparatory School 84A Heath Street , Hampstead NW3 1DN | - not rated | 246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Hall School 1 Willoughby Road , Hampstead NW3 1RP | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Hall Dyslexia Centre 1 Willoughby Road , Hampstead NW3 1RP | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School Rosslyn Hall , Willoughby Road NW3 1SB | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Cafe | 84 Heath Street | 90 yd | |
| Mee Khun Cafe | 77 Heath Street | 106 yd | |
| Heath Street Bakehouse | 79-81 Heath Street | 111 yd | |
| Jinkichi Ltd | 73 Heath Street | 118 yd | |
| ROSSODISERA | 70 Heath Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holly Bush | 22 Holly Mount | 22 yd | |
| The Duke of Hamilton | 23-25 New End | 202 yd | |
| The Flask Public House | 14 Flask Walk | 238 yd | |
| King William IV | Public House And Premises, 77 Hampstead High Street | 390 yd | |
| The Wells Tavern | 30 Well Walk | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREAMY N HEALTHY | 76 A, Heath Street | 109 yd | |
| Zeytn Bar | Hampstead Parochial School, Holly Bush Vale | 184 yd | |
| M&H News LTD | Hampstead Underground Station, Hampstead High Street | 206 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 63 Hampstead High Street | 244 yd | |
| Ole & Steen Coffee Limited | 38-40 Hampstead High Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23-27 Heath Street | 227 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET LTD | Sainsburys Hampstead High Street, 35-36 Hampstead High Street | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| North Bridge House Senior School ROSSLYN HILL | 553 yd | |
| West Heath Lawn Tennis Club CROFTWAY | tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Barrecore Hampstead POND STREET | 1,015 yd | |
| The Armoury (Hampstead) Pond Street | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.