Greencroft Gardens is in London and in Camden district. NW6 3LS 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 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW6 3LR, NW6 3LT, NW6 3JP, NW6 3LW, NW6 3LP, NW6 3QX, NW6 3JR, NW6 3JN, NW6 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW6 3LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 53.9% | 52.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 34.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 62.4% | 66% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3LS this area, 4.5% 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 85.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 5% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 85.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 51.3% |
| Other | 8.8% | 0.5% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 76.7% | 73.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 53.1% | 47.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 12.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.7% 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 | 52.2% | 47.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 25.7% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 7.5% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 10.2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greencroft Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Primrose Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And First Floor Flat 24 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,158,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,085,700 |
| Flat 3 22 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2022-04-29 | £504,345 |
| Flat 1 4 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-06-15 | £743,280 |
| Flat D 10 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2017-08-31 | £658,184 |
| 20 Greencroft Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2015-09-04 | £1,697,299 |
NW6 3LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 2,528 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 | 2,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 3,574 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 | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Eliot Primary School Marlborough Hill , St John's Wood NW8 0NH | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School 86A Fitzjohn's Avenue , NW3 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Mazenod Avenue , NW6 4LS | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Quex Road , Kilburn NW6 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,061 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 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampstead School Westbere Road , Hampstead NW2 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,211 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 | 3,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,740 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 | 3,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,336 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 | 3,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 4,842 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 | 181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Pre-Prep School 8 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5RR | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hampstead High School 3 Maresfield Gardens , London NW3 5SS | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southbank International School Hampstead 16 Netherhall Gardens , NW3 5TH | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central School of Speech and Drama 64 Eton Avenue , Swiss Cottage NW3 3HY | - not rated | 654 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice deli | 11 Goldhurst Terrace | 118 yd | |
| Garden Cafe & Restaurant | 3 Goldhurst Terrace | 123 yd | |
| My Tortellini | 187 Finchley Road | 153 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 167 Finchley Road | 155 yd | |
| Loft Coffee Company Ltd | 4 Canfield Gardens | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 104 Finchley Road | 219 yd | |
| Green Village Deli | 57 Belsize Road | 483 yd | |
| Backstage Bar | The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, Embassy Theatre, 62-64 Eton Avenue | 522 yd | |
| Ye Olde Swiss Cottage | 98 Finchley Road | 566 yd | |
| The Gallery | 190 Broadhurst Gardens | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Mum's Kitchen | 17 Goldhurst Terrace | 109 yd | |
| Subway | 233 Finchley Road | 243 yd | |
| PIZZA PARADISO | 13 New College Parade, Finchley Road | 286 yd | |
| SLICE | 51 Fairfax Road | 307 yd | |
| SUSHI Gourmet | SUSHI Gourmet, Sainsbury O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 177 Finchley Road | 157 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | 199 Finchley Road | 162 yd | |
| J Sainsburys Plc | Unit 1a, The O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road | 313 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | 255 Finchley Road | 313 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hampstead High School 1-3 1-3 MARESFIELD GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Swiss Cottage) O2 CENTRE O2 CENTRE FINCHLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Jack Taylor School (Closed) Ainsworth Way | 667 yd | |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre ADELAIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Trevor Roberts School ETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Ucl Academy ADELAIDE ROAD | 815 yd | |
| St James Church Community Arts Venue SHERRIFF ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club And Hampstead Cricket Club ALVANLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Regents Park) KING HENRYS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Swiss Cottage School AVENUE ROAD | 904 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.