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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

NW31DL

Hampstead Town

NW39FS

Hampstead Town

NW31JA

New End

NW32SL

South Hill Park

NW36AU

Prince Arthur Road

NW36ST

The Mount

NW36TE

Heath Street

NW37HQ

North End Way

NW39NA

Shepherd's Walk

NW32QD

Parliament Hill

NW35XD

Shepherd's Walk

NW32RR

Keats Grove

NW31HX

New End

NW39UG

Shepherd's Walk

NW39XH

Shepherd's Walk

NW31SQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31EX

Murray Terrace

NW31RX

Carlingford Road

NW31TR

Willow Road

NW32UD

Nassington Road

NW35UA

Prince Arthur Road

NW36RE

Lower Terrace

NW36SR

Hampstead Grove

NW36UZ

Holly Bush Steps

NW37ER

North End Way

NW39AG

Shepherd's Walk

NW32UR

Shepherd's Walk

NW39FP

Hampstead Town

NW31HT

New End

NW31PR

Hampstead High Street

NW31QP

Hampstead High Street

NW31SR

Pilgrims Lane

NW31SU

Denning Road

NW31TA

Kemplay Road

NW31TL

Willow Road

NW36RF

Lower Terrace

NW39XW

Shepherd's Walk

NW35TT

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HR

Streatley Place

NW31HS

Mansfield Place

NW31LF

Well Walk

NW32TJ

Parliament Hill

NW35UQ

Rosslyn Hill

NW37HN

North End

NW31BS

East Heath Road

NW31EJ

Cannon Place

NW31HP

Streatley Place

NW31QU

Village Mount

NW31ST

Denning Road

NW31SY

Kemplay Road

NW32QB

South End Road

NW35UP

Mulberry Close

NW36SJ

Windmill Hill

NW36SL

Hampstead Grove

NW37LT

Branch Hill

NW31EQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW39AQ

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HJ

Flask Walk

NW39LH

Shepherd's Walk

NW31RG

Hampstead Town

NW39QH

Shepherd's Walk

Data Sources

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