The postcode NW8 6HS is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NW8 6HS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NW8 6HS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NW8 6HS as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Urban cultural mix.
The closest road name to NW8 6HS is Avenue Road which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Avenue Road Swiss Cottage Library and is 414 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 576 m away at St. John's Wood Underground Station The closest railway station is South Hampstead Rail Station, 776 m away.
The closest primary school to NW8 6HS (for ages 11 and under) is Saint Christina's School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The UCL Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on June 24, 2016 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of NW8 6HS is Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) and is 2.87 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 30, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 112 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 88.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 88.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 11.1% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NW8 6HS is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NW8 6HS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NW8 6HS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NW8 6HS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NW8 6HS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 3, 2017) | 289 m |
| The UCL Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (June 24, 2016) | 387 m |
| Robinsfield Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 10, 2018) | 400 m |
| Saint Christina's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 471 m | |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 3, 2021) | 476 m |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 536 m |
| George Eliot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2018) | 612 m |
| Trevor-Roberts School | Independent school | 4-13 | 631 m | |
| Barrow Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 658 m |
| The American School in London | Independent school | 4-18 | Outstanding (March 22, 2018) | 664 m |
| Arnold House School | Independent school | 3-13 | 747 m | |
| The Hall School | Independent school | 4-13 | 757 m | |
| Hereward House School | Independent school | 4-13 | 759 m | |
| Sarum Hall School | Independent school | 3-11 | 788 m | |
| St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-7 | Good (May 17, 2018) | 882 m |
| Fine Arts College | Independent school | 13-19 | 896 m | |
| Abercorn School | Independent school | 2-13 | 995 m | |
| South Hampstead High School | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.01 km | |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Broadhurst School | Independent school | 2-5 | 1.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NW8 6HS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIREST SIGNATURE-COMPASS GROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2.71 km | |
| George Farha Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 20, 2020 | 2.8 km | |
| Dr Coffee Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 18, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Cotton Rooms Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Simmons Bar (Jeremy Bentham) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2017 | 2.87 km | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.88 km | |
| Sodexo LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 11, 2018 | 2.91 km | |
| Bloomsbury Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.91 km | |
| Gordon's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 12, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Phineas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2015 | 2.91 km | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Harley Street At University | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Interserve FM | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Normans News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| St Mungos Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2017 | 2.96 km | |
| Just Hospitality | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 2.97 km | |
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.98 km | |
| Hilton London Euston | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2019 | 3 km | |
| The Catholic Chaplaincy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2018 | 3.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NW8 6HS - Data from Apr 2022
| Avenue Road Swiss Cottage Library | 414 m | |
| Winchester Road South Hampstead | 448 m | |
| Lower Merton Rise | 451 m | |
| Boundary Road Finchley Road | 463 m | |
| Swiss Cottage Station Avenue Road | 482 m | |
| St. John's Wood Underground Station | 576 m | |
| St John's Wood Underground Station | 582 m | |
| St. John's Wood Underground Station | 595 m | |
| South Hampstead Rail Station | 776 m | |
| Finchley Road & Frognal Rail Station | 1.59 km | |
| Kilburn High Road Rail Station | 1.64 km | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 614 m | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 614 m | |
| London Zoo Waterbus Stop | 614 m | |
| London Luton Airport | 40.56 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 41.93 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NW8 6HS - Data from Dec 2021
| Barrow Hill | 485 m | |
| Primrose Hill | 574 m | |
| Three Island Pond | 1.22 km | |
| Paddington Green | 2.05 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 2.11 km | |
| Hampstead Ponds | 2.2 km | |
| Number 2 Pond | 2.28 km | |
| Number 3 Pond | 2.39 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 2.42 km | |
| East Heath | 2.54 km | |
| Whitestone Pond | 2.65 km | |
| Vale of Health Pond | 2.68 km | |
| Viaduct Pond | 2.69 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 2.77 km | |
| Number 2 Pond | 2.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NW8 6HS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 112 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 15 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 11.1% | 88.9% | 24 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 88.9% | 95.6 | 15.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 88.9% | 88.9% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for NW8 6HS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.53871500 |
| Longitude | -0.16909400 |
| OS Easting | 527076 |
| OS Northing | 0183790 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hampstead and Kilburn |
| Electoral Ward | Swiss Cottage |
| Local Authority District | Camden |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000007 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Camden |
| Cancer Alliance | North Central London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North London Partners in Health and Care |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Central London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Urban cultural mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Camden BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033025 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Camden 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Camden 017D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D1 |