Greencroft Gardens is in London and in Camden district. NW6 3LJ is located in the South 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 Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 3AL, NW6 3PH, NW6 3JQ, NW6 3QA, NW6 3PG, NW6 3EA, NW6 3AJ, NW6 3AN, NW6 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW6 3LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 54.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 65.8% | 58.8% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 34.5% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 61.2% | 66.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 27.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 NW6 3LJ this area, 5.2% 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 81.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 80.4% | 81.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 47.9% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 7.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 70.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 48.4% | 44.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 23.8% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 13.2% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26% 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 | 47% | 44.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 26% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 10.1% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 10% | 0.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greencroft Gardens was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the South Hampstead average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Greencroft Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in South Hampstead and the 96th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,785,000 | 2025-10-02 | £3,421,058 |
| 77 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2025-03-31 | £1,350,031 |
| Flat 2 77 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2025-03-31 | £1,350,031 |
| Flat 2 89 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2025-03-10 | £1,088,290 |
| 75 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,200,000 | 2024-04-05 | £3,052,361 |
NW6 3LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
NW6 3LJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 2,132 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 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Quex Road , Kilburn NW6 4PG | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Infants' School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NH | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quintin Kynaston School Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | - not rated | 879 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 2,719 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 | 3,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 5,238 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 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadhurst School 19 Greencroft Gardens , NW6 3LP | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Taylor School Ainsworth Way , NW8 0SR | - not rated | 462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainbow Montessori School 13 Woodchurch Road , NW6 3PL | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| UCS Pre-Prep 36 College Crescent , NW3 5LF | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hampstead High School GDST 3 Maresfield Gardens , NW3 5SS | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nona Mia | 9 Fairhazel Gardens | 325 yd | |
| Nona Restaurant | 9 Fairhazel Gardens | 325 yd | |
| THE ARCHES | 7 Fairhazel Gardens | 332 yd | |
| Singapore Gardens Restaurant | 83 Fairfax Road | 389 yd | |
| St Mary's Church | St Marys Vicarage, 134A Abbey Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 420 yd | |
| Acol Bridge Club | 86 West End Lane | 565 yd | |
| Railway | 100 West End Lane | 590 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 596 yd | |
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITEN COFFEE | 1b Fairhazel Gardens | 369 yd | |
| SLICE | 51 Fairfax Road | 418 yd | |
| Your Mum's Kitchen | 17 Goldhurst Terrace | 524 yd | |
| DAAKOO | 104 West End Lane | 629 yd | |
| Subway | 233 Finchley Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Camden Abbey Road local- Junction of Abbey Road and, Belsize Road | 372 yd | |
| FAIR SUPERMARKET | 93 Fairfax Road | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | 47-49 Belsize Road | 469 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 561 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 465 yd | |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Mazenod Community Centre MAZENOD AVENUE | 709 yd | |
| Profiles For Women (Kilburn) (Closed) 50-52 50-52 Kilburn High Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Harris Academy St John'S Wood Marlborough Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kilburn) 34A-36 34A-36 KILBURN HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Maida Vale) GREVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.