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About

Hampstead Town centres on a historic village atmosphere, with its commercial heart along Heath Street and Flask Walk. The area is characterised by independent shops, traditional pubs, and cafes, often housed in Georgian and Victorian buildings. The winding, narrow side streets contain a mix of substantial family homes and more modest period cottages, contributing to a distinct residential feel separate from the bustle of central London.

The area is defined by its proximity to Hampstead Heath, a vast expanse of ancient woodland and meadows. This open space is an integral part of local life, used for walking and recreation. The area has a notable intellectual and artistic history, reflected in former residences of famous figures and institutions like the Freud Museum, located in the family's final home.

Area overview

On average Hampstead Town has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hampstead Town is £99,126 per year. There are 2 schools in Hampstead Town: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Hampstead Town is home to around 7,199 people, with a population density of about 3,458.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Hampstead Town Population
7,199
Population density
3,458.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
24.73(+148%)
Vehicle crime
21.95(+134%)
Violence and sexual offences
20(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.45(-28%)
Other theft
14.03(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,365
46.74%
Other White
2,019
28.04%
Other
307
4.26%
Indian
239
3.32%
Other Asian
210
2.92%
Total population: 7,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,514
75.21%
Level 3 (A level)
495
8.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
339
5.65%
No qualifications
333
5.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
2.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,002

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,143
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,133
33.57%
Owns with a mortgage
633
18.76%
Social rents from council
205
6.07%
Other forms of private rent
125
3.7%
Total households: 3,375

Property prices in Hampstead Town

Median price£1,585,000
Price per sq ft£1,450
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£868K – £3.3M

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £1,585,000 (about £1,450 per square foot) in Hampstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £13,865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£12,925,000£1,866
Semi-Detached8£4,698,283£1,709
Terraced20£2,875,000£1,604
Flats43£930,000£1,272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hampstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£6,700,000£727,500£4,650,000£3,506,250
2017£2,450,000£832,558£3,650,000£2,375,000
2018£3,843,750£825,000£3,250,000£2,950,000
2019£4,512,500£825,000£1,940,000£2,737,500
2020£4,775,000£942,500£3,975,000£2,327,500
2021£3,637,500£915,000£3,565,000£2,125,000
2022£4,447,500£1,025,000£4,700,000£2,887,500
2023£10,500,000£1,150,000£3,450,000£3,521,500
2024£3,175,000£942,500£5,256,250£3,500,000
2025£6,447,500£900,000£4,698,283£3,087,500
2026£12,925,000£737,500£6,900,000£2,345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,500£1,186£1,218£1,555
2017£1,821£1,121£1,656£1,337
2018£1,580£1,103£1,452£1,435
2019£1,667£1,141£1,217£1,396
2020£1,583£1,230£1,545£1,447
2021£2,069£1,124£1,516£1,397
2022£1,789£1,186£1,614£1,518
2023£1,897£1,211£1,810£1,673
2024£1,829£1,187£1,753£1,735
2025£1,995£1,226£1,709£1,629
2026£1,713£1,193£1,722£1,616
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hampstead Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Town

Is Hampstead Town safe?

Hampstead Town records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hampstead Town?

The median sale price in Hampstead Town is £1,585,000 (about £1,450 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hampstead Town?

Hampstead Town has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hampstead Town?

Hampstead Town scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hampstead Town sits around rank 26,420 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hampstead Town?

The average household income in Hampstead Town is around £99,126 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hampstead Town

NW31ED

Squires Mount

NW32TN

Parliament Hill

NW31EH

Cannon Place

NW31HT

New End

NW39EP

Hampstead Town

NW31EQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31RS

Rudall Crescent

NW31RX

Carlingford Road

NW35TT

Shepherd's Walk

NW37JD

Columbas Drive

NW31SS

Pilgrims Lane

NW35UA

Prince Arthur Road

NW36UH

Golden Yard

NW31JL

Christchurch Hill

NW31QY

Perrins Lane

NW37WF

Shepherd's Walk

NW32UD

Nassington Road

NW31JA

New End

NW31QB

Hampstead Town

NW31TS

Willow Road

NW32TX

Nassington Road

NW31ET

Flask Walk

NW36UZ

Holly Bush Steps

NW31LB

Christchurch Hill

NW31DD

New End

NW31BY

Well Walk

NW31JD

New End

NW31QF

Coach House Yard

NW31NH

Rosslyn Hill

NW31LR

White Bear Place

NW36RR

Lower Terrace

NW32SB

South Hill Park

NW31DA

East Heath Road

NW31FW

Shepherd's Walk

NW32TY

Nassington Road

NW31WX

Shepherd's Walk

NW39FY

Hampstead Town

NW31LS

New End Square

NW31LE

Well Walk

NW31JX

Lakis Close

NW35UQ

Rosslyn Hill

NW32TU

Parliament Hill

NW31QW

Martys Yard

NW31ST

Denning Road

NW39XX

Shepherd's Walk

NW32TD

South Hill Park Gardens

NW34WQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW32BW

Shepherd's Walk

NW31RU

Willoughby Road

NW31QN

Oriel Place

NW32TT

Parliament Hill

NW32SJ

South Hill Park

NW39YD

Shepherd's Walk

NW36RX

Windmill Hill

NW34TZ

Shepherd's Walk

NW32RT

Keats Grove

NW32UE

Nassington Road

NW34DR

Shepherd's Walk

NW31DT

Heath Street

NW37HH

North End

NW33XU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31EE

Squires Mount Cottages

NW36SP

Hampstead Grove

NW31EN

Heath Street

NW31HN

Back Lane

NW36SN

The Mount

NW32RR

Keats Grove

NW32UB

Tanza Road

NW31JY

Christchurch Hill

NW36RU

Windmill Hill

NW39TY

Hampstead Town

NW31NU

Downshire Hill

NW36RL

Upper Terrace

NW32SY

Parliament Hill

NW31UA

Gayton Crescent

NW35UE

Shepherds Walk

NW36SL

Hampstead Grove

NW31RH

Bakers Passage

NW39XB

Shepherd's Walk

NW31LA

Christchurch Hill

NW39UG

Shepherd's Walk

NW31DR

Heath Street

NW32SP

South Hill Park

NW31AN

Vale Of Health

NW36RD

Frognal Rise

NW31SN

Pilgrims Lane

NW31AD

Holford Road

NW39LH

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AR

Vale Of Health

NW31AE

Holford Road

NW35UP

Mulberry Close

NW31JP

Grove Place

NW31NG

Willoughby Road

NW31DP

Heath Street

NW36NS

Hampstead Town

NW39FU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31QA

Hampstead High Street

NW39XW

Shepherd's Walk

NW39WA

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BP

East Heath Road