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Hampstead Town

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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £1,320,000 in Hampstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£5,175,000
Terraced13£3,075,000
Flats52£840,000
Detached5£7,650,000

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

NW31JJ

Christchurch Hill

NW31LA

Christchurch Hill

NW31LU

Well Walk

NW31QE

Hampstead High Street

NW31QX

Hampstead High Street

NW31RE

Hampstead High Street

NW31RU

Willoughby Road

NW31SX

Pilgrims Lane

NW32UE

Nassington Road

NW36WD

Hampstead Town

NW39XX

Shepherd's Walk

NW39EF

Hampstead Town

NW31HE

Flask Walk

NW31JD

New End

NW31PX

Hampstead High Street

NW31RD

Prince Arthur Mews

NW32TT

Parliament Hill

NW35TZ

Greenhill

NW35UN

Vane Close

NW32RZ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31WT

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AG

Holford Road

NW31AW

Heath Villas

NW31BN

East Heath Road

NW32RT

Keats Grove

NW32TG

South Hill Park Gardens

NW36RG

Lower Terrace

NW31AN

Vale Of Health

NW31AU

Vale Of Health

NW31AY

Vale Of Health

NW31HQ

Bird In Hand Yard

NW31NT

Downshire Hill

NW31TU

Gayton Road

NW32RN

Keats Grove

NW36SH

Holly Bush Hill

NW36SZ

The Mount

NW37HE

North End Way

NW37JD

Columbas Drive

NW39JQ

Hampstead Town

NW39BD

Shepherd's Walk

NW37WF

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AH

East Heath Road

NW31QN

Oriel Place

NW31RY

Carlingford Road

NW31SL

Pilgrims Lane

NW32SP

South Hill Park

NW32TX

Nassington Road

NW35UD

Rosslyn Hill

NW36RU

Windmill Hill

NW37FS

Shepherd's Walk

NW36NU

Hampstead Town

NW39NT

Shepherd's Walk

NW34YG

Hampstead Town

NW31BD

Heath Street

NW31BL

Heathside

NW32PY

South End Road

NW32SS

South Hill Park

NW32UB

Tanza Road

NW35UH

Rosslyn Hill

NW36SY

The Mount Square

NW36UG

Heath Street

NW39BP

Shepherd's Walk

NW39AW

Shepherd's Walk

NW35XW

Hampstead Town

NW31JH

Christchurch Hill

NW39DG

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BP

East Heath Road

NW31DE

Upper Hampstead Walk

NW31EG

Squires Mount

NW31EN

Heath Street

NW31EU

Flask Cottages

NW31LB

Christchurch Hill

NW31NX

Downshire Hill

NW31TJ

Willow Road

NW36TG

Oriel Court

NW37HB

Heath Passage

NW39TY

Hampstead Town

NW31LT

New End Square

NW31AJ

East Heath Road

NW31BX

Well Walk

NW31QA

Hampstead High Street

NW31QZ

Spencer Walk

NW31SD

Trinity Close

NW31SP

Pilgrims Lane

NW32SJ

South Hill Park

NW32SR

South Hill Park

NW32SY

Parliament Hill

NW32TA

Parliament Hill

NW36SG

Holly Mount

NW37HU

Wildwood Grove

NW36NS

Hampstead Town

NW39XA

Shepherd's Walk

NW39XB

Shepherd's Walk

NW39NB

Shepherd's Walk

NW32TR

The Old Orchard

NW39EP

Hampstead Town

NW31DD

New End

NW31LD

Well Walk

NW31SA

Willoughby Road

NW36SU

The Mount Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.