North

The North neighbourhood is comprised of Belsize, Frognal, Hampstead Town, and Highgate wards.

The North neighbourhood has the lowest levels of ill health across a wide range of outcomes and the highest levels of affluence of Camden’s neighbourhoods.

All wards follow this trend apart from Highgate, which has high levels of alcohol dependence, depression, hypertension and asthma – demonstrating a pocket of need and highlighting the importance of granular data analysis.

The North of the borough also has better air quality and relatively good access to green space.

There are, however, higher numbers of residents over age 66 who live alone, which can contribute to social isolation, and higher prevalence of hypertension, again reflective of the age demographic.

Life expectancy is generally higher, and despite the older age demographic, there are lower levels of disability and unpaid care.