Relocation report

Moving to NW3 Belsize

NW3 scores 78/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 15).

Schools

100/100

Safety

55/100

Green

100/100

Family life

61/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from NW3

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo33 min
  • King's Cross33 min
  • Liverpool Street42 min
  • Canary Wharf47 min
  • Paddington32 min
  • Victoria42 min
Council tax

Council Tax in NW3 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where NW3 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Camden£1,963
  • Barnet£2,157

How NW3 compares nearby

Moving to NW3 — FAQ

What's it like to live in NW3?
NW3 (Belsize, Camden) scores 78/100 overall — above average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 15). Schools 100/100, safety 55/100, green space 100/100, family life 61/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from NW3?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 32 minutes to Paddington (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in NW3?
Annual Band D council tax in NW3 is £1,963 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is NW3 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (55/100) and family infrastructure (61/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full NW3 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View NW3 family report