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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 schools in Hampstead Town: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £1,550,000 in Hampstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £13,865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£8,425,000£21,000
Flats45£875,000£13,491
Semi-Detached7£4,396,565£18,803
Terraced17£3,075,000£18,210

10 years median price trend in Hampstead Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

All postcodes in Hampstead Town

NW39XW

Shepherd's Walk

NW39WA

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BP

East Heath Road

NW39FN

Hampstead Town

NW31TH

Willow Road

NW37JH

Spaniards Road

NW31TT

Gayton Crescent

NW31AW

Heath Villas

NW31QH

Hampstead High Street

NW36TE

Heath Street

NW31JH

Christchurch Hill

NW35PJ

Thurlow Road

NW36UD

Heath Street

NW32PH

Hampstead Hill Gardens

NW31LG

Christchurch Hill

NW39QH

Shepherd's Walk

NW32QB

South End Road

NW36SY

The Mount Square

NW31HX

New End

NW31TR

Willow Road

NW37FP

Shepherd's Walk

NW32TG

South Hill Park Gardens

NW34ZA

Shepherd's Walk

NW31JQ

Hampstead Town

NW32RL

Keats Grove

NW31HD

Lutton Terrace

NW31EB

East Heath Road

NW31LU

Well Walk

NW32QD

Parliament Hill

NW31BD

Heath Street

NW31AZ

Vale Of Health

NW32TA

Parliament Hill

NW31LP

New End Square

NW31ND

Rosslyn Hill

NW36NU

Hampstead Town

NW32TJ

Parliament Hill

NW31SR

Pilgrims Lane

NW31PX

Hampstead High Street

NW39FS

Hampstead Town

NW32SL

South Hill Park

NW35UH

Rosslyn Hill

NW36ZR

Hampstead Town

NW31HY

New End

NW36SZ

The Mount

NW31RD

Prince Arthur Mews

NW39JQ

Hampstead Town

NW31WT

Shepherd's Walk

NW39NT

Shepherd's Walk

NW31RE

Hampstead High Street

NW36RH

Upper Terrace

NW31EY

Flask Walk

NW31AJ

East Heath Road

NW31JJ

Christchurch Hill

NW35XW

Hampstead Town

NW31DY

East Heath Road

NW32UR

Shepherd's Walk

NW31EA

Whitestone Lane

NW37HQ

North End Way

NW37HG

North End Way

NW31QG

Hampstead High Street

NW31BS

East Heath Road

NW32SN

South Hill Park

NW36RT

Windmill Hill

NW36RF

Lower Terrace

NW31BJ

Gainsborough Gardens

NW39AU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31NN

Rosslyn Mews

NW36SE

Holly Hill

NW31AL

East Heath Road

NW31SP

Pilgrims Lane

NW31BT

Well Walk

NW37FJ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HP

Streatley Place

NW31DE

Upper Hampstead Walk

NW32PY

South End Road

NW31HH

Flask Walk

NW39AX

Shepherd's Walk

NW31JG

Hampstead Town

NW31QL

Hampstead Town

NW31AH

East Heath Road

NW31HQ

Bird In Hand Yard

NW31HL

Back Lane

NW37ER

North End Way

NW37ES

North End Way

NW31AA

Elm Row

NW36ST

The Mount

NW39JR

Shepherd's Walk

NW35UD

Rosslyn Hill

NW36SS

Heath Street

NW31QU

Village Mount

NW32RU

Heath Hurst Road

NW31AG

Holford Road

NW36SR

Hampstead Grove

NW39XH

Shepherd's Walk

NW37EU

North End Way

NW31SX

Pilgrims Lane

NW39BD

Shepherd's Walk

NW32SS

South Hill Park

NW39NB

Shepherd's Walk

NW31DN

Heath Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.