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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 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

NW31TA

Kemplay Road

NW36RE

Lower Terrace

NW32PU

Maryon Mews

NW31UB

Gayton Road

NW36SH

Holly Bush Hill

NW39EN

Hampstead Town

NW31DU

East Heath Road

NW31BA

Villas On The Heath

NW37FS

Shepherd's Walk

NW31EX

Murray Terrace

NW39DF

Shepherd's Walk

NW31AX

Vale Of Health

NW31BL

Heathside

NW37ET

Hampstead Town

NW31RR

Rudall Crescent

NW31QX

Hampstead High Street

NW32TR

The Old Orchard

NW34YG

Hampstead Town

NW31NR

Downshire Hill

NW31LD

Well Walk

NW39YU

Shepherd's Walk

NW36SU

The Mount Square

NW31JS

Grove Place

NW31QS

Perrins Court

NW36SJ

Windmill Hill

NW32TS

Parliament Hill

NW35XD

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HU

Streatley Place

NW31EW

Back Lane

NW31HB

Lutton Terrace

NW39AW

Shepherd's Walk

NW39FT

Hampstead Town

NW31QD

Hampstead Town

NW31EL

Cannon Lane

NW39DY

Shepherd's Walk

NW31TY

Gayton Road

NW39NA

Shepherd's Walk

NW31SD

Trinity Close

NW32RN

Keats Grove

NW36AU

Prince Arthur Road

NW31AU

Vale Of Health

NW39DX

Hampstead Town

NW37HN

North End

NW32PR

Pond Street

NW31XD

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HS

Mansfield Place

NW32TH

Parliament Hill

NW37EY

Sandy Road

NW31EU

Flask Cottages

NW31PZ

Old Brewery Mews

NW31SB

Willoughby Road

NW31TL

Willow Road

NW39BP

Shepherd's Walk

NW37HA

The Village

NW31QE

Hampstead High Street

NW31PR

Hampstead High Street

NW39FP

Hampstead Town

NW36SX

The Mount Square

NW39AG

Shepherd's Walk

NW31RG

Hampstead Town

NW36RG

Lower Terrace

Data Sources

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