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London (NW6)
The NW6 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 2503 individual postcodes.
There are 11 electoral wards in the NW6 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Camden Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in NW6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of NW6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The NW6 postcode area is located in north-west London, England, and covers the boroughs of Camden, Brent, and parts of Barnet and Harrow. The postcode includes the cultural area of Kilburn, which contains many cafés, bars, shops and other facilities. Further south lies West Hampstead, a suburb offering excellent transport links to the rest of London, including a Overground line, Jubilee line and Thameslink connections.
The area around Kilburn is extremely well connected, with bus routes to nearby Camden Town and Hyde Park, and Tube stations on the Bakerloo, Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. The area around West Hampstead is also well served by public transport, with its own Overground station, plus nearby Tube services on the Jubilee line and Thameslink lines to St Pancras International and Kings Cross stations.
The area around West Hampstead and Kilburn is becoming increasingly popular, with a number of major development schemes underway. These include the transformation of two former tube depots into purpose-built residential housing, a significant redevelopment of the Kilburn High Road, and the Brent Cross South project, which forms part of the Mayor of London's efforts to create jobs and tackle London's housing crisis.
In terms of parks, there is a selection of open spaces close by, including Fortune Green Park which is popular with dog-walkers, Queens Park which has several tennis courts and sports facilities, and Hampstead Heath which is a popular walking spot and offers panoramic views over London. The area also has many independent stores, bars and restaurants, as well as a few larger chains such as Tesco's, Asda and Sainsbury's.
The area is also noted for its cultural scene, with a number of galleries, theatres and live-music venues nearby, including the Roundhouse and Kilburn Grange Park. There are also a number of leisure and fitness facilities, including gyms, swimming pools and a number of sports clubs and societies.
Demographics
Greater London
NW6 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | NW6 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Camden 005 |
| LSOA Name | Camden 005D |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
NW6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of NW6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.