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NW3

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW3 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,635,033
1yr change ▼ 9.1%
Crime 132% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,635,033

▼ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

470% above national avg

Crime Rate

188.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

132% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

36 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in NW3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW3 is £1,635,033, which is 25% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW3 cost 469.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW3 have fallen 9.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £6,134,438 73
Semi-detached £4,128,729 92
Terraced £2,567,757 216
Flat £1,038,110 1473
All types £1,635,033 1985

5-Year Price History

£1548K £1587K £1626K £1665K £1703K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 188.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW3 has a crime rate significantly 132% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
39.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
55.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW3 has 36 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Heath School Other Good mi
Fleet Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
New End Primary School Primary Good mi
Gospel Oak Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fitzjohn's Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

405,050

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW3 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW3 is collected by Barnet. The Band D rate is £1,836/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NW3 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW3 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,635,033, 470% above national average), higher-than-average crime (132% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW3 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW3 LONDON?
The average house price in NW3 (LONDON) is £1,635,033, based on 1985 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 470% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.1% over the past year.
Is NW3 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW3 is above the national average (188.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (39.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW3 LONDON?
The population of NW3 (LONDON) is approximately 405,050 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW3?
The average broadband download speed in NW3 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW3 LONDON?
There are 36 schools in or near NW3. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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