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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

NW37FJ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31NG

Willoughby Road

NW33XU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HB

Lutton Terrace

NW32PU

Maryon Mews

NW32RX

Heath Hurst Road

NW36RD

Frognal Rise

NW31JQ

Hampstead Town

NW39FU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AA

Elm Row

NW31AR

Vale Of Health

NW31HD

Lutton Terrace

NW31LP

New End Square

NW31NU

Downshire Hill

NW31SJ

Pilgrims Lane

NW32SN

South Hill Park

NW32TH

Parliament Hill

NW36SP

Hampstead Grove

NW31QB

Hampstead Town

NW39FT

Hampstead Town

NW31AS

Vale Of Health

NW31EL

Cannon Lane

NW31JR

Grove Place

NW31QW

Martys Yard

NW31SS

Pilgrims Lane

NW31TH

Willow Road

NW32RJ

South End Road

NW32RP

Keats Close

NW32SB

South Hill Park

NW37ES

North End Way

NW37HH

North End

NW37JH

Spaniards Road

NW39YP

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BY

Well Walk

NW31DP

Heath Street

NW31DY

East Heath Road

NW31QS

Perrins Court

NW31QY

Perrins Lane

NW31TY

Gayton Road

NW32PT

South End Road

NW32RS

Keats Grove

NW32ST

South Hill Park

NW32TY

Nassington Road

NW35UB

Prince Arthur Road

NW31HG

Flask Walk

NW39EN

Hampstead Town

NW39WY

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BJ

Gainsborough Gardens

NW31ED

Squires Mount

NW31EH

Cannon Place

NW32PH

Hampstead Hill Gardens

NW32TS

Parliament Hill

NW36NT

Fitzjohns Avenue

NW36RX

Windmill Hill

NW36SN

The Mount

NW36SX

The Mount Square

NW39FR

Hampstead Town

NW34DR

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AB

Hampstead Square

NW31HY

New End

NW31LG

Christchurch Hill

NW35PJ

Thurlow Road

NW37HW

Parfitt Close

NW39DX

Hampstead Town

NW31JG

Hampstead Town

NW39EB

Hampstead Town

NW31AX

Vale Of Health

NW31JP

Grove Place

NW31JX

Lakis Close

NW31LJ

Well Road

NW31PZ

Old Brewery Mews

NW32PR

Pond Street

NW32TD

South Hill Park Gardens

NW32TE

South Hill Park Gardens

NW35UF

Shepherds Walk

NW36SE

Holly Hill

NW36SS

Heath Street

NW36UH

Golden Yard

NW31JN

Christchurch Hill

NW31LE

Well Walk

NW31LN

New End Square

NW32SE

Park End

NW32TB

Parliament Hill

NW36RT

Windmill Hill

NW37HT

Wildwood Terrace

NW31SB

Willoughby Road

NW39EW

Hampstead Town

NW39TF

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AL

East Heath Road

NW31BB

Vale Of Health

NW31EA

Whitestone Lane

NW31ND

Rosslyn Hill

NW31TN

Willow Road

NW31UA

Gayton Crescent

NW32SH

South Hill Park

NW37FP

Shepherd's Walk

NW39DF

Shepherd's Walk

NW34WQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW39FN

Hampstead Town

NW36JD

Shepherd's Walk

Data Sources

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