Crown Close is in London and in Camden district. NW6 1XZ 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 Crown Close, London, NW6 1XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 1XY, NW6 1HZ, NW6 1XX, NW6 1HY, NW6 1HT, NW6 1HP, NW6 1XU, NW6 1HX, NW6 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 1XZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 56.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 NW6 1XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.2% 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 | 68.8% | 75.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 37.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 16.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55.5% | 61.8% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 27.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around NW6 1XZ this area, 4.3% 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 68.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67% | 68.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 76.5% | 70.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 55.9% | 50% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 21.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 20.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 7.5% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Close was 609.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 571.4% higher than the Fortune Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Crown Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Fortune Green and the 61st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 175.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Crown Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-08-28 | £333,251 |
| 18 Crown Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2014-09-15 | £646,185 |
| 18 Crown Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2013-01-11 | £613,543 |
| 15 Crown Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2005-10-07 | £404,529 |
| 5 Crown Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2005-05-31 | £500,133 |
NW6 1XZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW6 1XZ 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,670 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 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 152-158 Mill Lane , West Hampstead NW6 1TF | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Trinity Walk , Maresfield Gardens NW3 5SQ | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hampstead Primary School Dornfell Street , West Hampstead NW6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Junior School Messina Avenue , NW6 4LB | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsgate Infant School Kingsgate Road , NW6 2JG | - not rated | 971 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 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,646 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 | 3,507 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 | 3,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 5,274 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 | 3,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Learning Centre 211 Sumatra Road , NW6 1PF | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan Phoenix School Netherhall Gardens , Hampstead NW3 5TH | - not rated | 700 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 | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University College School Frognal , Hampstead NW3 6XH | - not rated | 744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa's Thai cafe | Ground Floor Front, Haskell House, 152 West End Lane | 233 yd | |
| The Cedar Restaurant and Bar | 202 West End Lane | 250 yd | |
| Took Took | 221 West End Lane | 256 yd | |
| Chipotle West End Lane 4284 | 208 West End Lane | 268 yd | |
| Bella Luna | 218 West End Lane | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lounge | 269 West End Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 354 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 403 yd | |
| Alice House | 283-285 West End Lane | 413 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 295 West End Lane | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzels The Bakers | 148 West End Lane | 267 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 216 West End Lane | 285 yd | |
| Lezzes express/ West End Charcoal Grill | 140 West End Lane | 290 yd | |
| TREE OF LIFE LONDON LTD | 134 West End Lane | 295 yd | |
| Paul UK Ltd | Unit 4, West Hampstead Square, West End Lane | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 204-206 West End Lane | 250 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 176-178 West End Lane | 250 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 319-323 West End Lane | 446 yd | |
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 522 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | 255 Finchley Road | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 486 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Ucs Active FROGNAL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| The Fitness Lounge (Closed) Finchley Road | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| The Gym (London West Hampstead) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Kilburn Grange Park MESSINA AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
| Fortune Green Play Centre (Pace) FORTUNE GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,062 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 1,079 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.