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About

Hampstead Town ward lies in the northwest of the Camden borough, centred on the historic Hampstead Village. The area is defined by its elevated position on Hampstead Heath's southern slopes, with the Heath itself forming a significant northern boundary. The ward contains the commercial heart of the village along Heath Street and Flask Walk, mixing independent shops with everyday services. Its residential streets are characterised by a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, from large detached homes to more modest terraced houses.

The ward's identity is deeply connected to the Heath, with many pathways leading directly from residential roads into its open spaces. The area includes the iconic Hampstead Theatre and the former Mount Vernon Hospital site, which has been redeveloped. Local life revolves around the village's cafes, pubs, and the weekly farmers' market, maintaining a distinct neighbourhood atmosphere separate from central London despite strong transport links via the Northern line.

Area overview

On average Hampstead Town has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% 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 £99,083 per year. There are 3 schools in Hampstead Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Hampstead Town is home to around 8,016 people, with a population density of about 3,630 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Hampstead Town Population
8,016
Population density
3,630 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.67(+307%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.95(0%)
Vehicle crime
24.2(+158%)
Other theft
22.46(+97%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,729
46.51%
Other White
2,291
28.57%
Other
346
4.32%
Indian
270
3.37%
Other Asian
225
2.81%
Total population: 8,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,016
75.54%
Level 3 (A level)
547
8.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
378
5.69%
No qualifications
360
5.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
176
2.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,274
34.21%
Owns outright
1,257
33.75%
Owns with a mortgage
703
18.88%
Social rents from council
210
5.64%
Other forms of private rent
138
3.71%
Total households: 3,724

Property prices in Hampstead Town

Median price£1,585,000
Price per sq ft£1,412
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£896K – £3.0M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £1,585,000 (about £1,412 per square foot) in Hampstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £13,865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£12,925,000£1,866
Semi-Detached10£4,698,283£1,709
Terraced22£3,000,000£1,604
Flats57£1,040,000£1,236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hampstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£4,975,000£767,500£4,650,000£3,506,250
2017£2,172,500£875,000£3,650,000£2,375,000
2018£3,843,750£850,000£3,575,000£2,950,000
2019£4,512,500£940,000£1,940,000£2,737,500
2020£4,775,000£980,000£3,810,000£2,327,500
2021£4,900,000£935,000£3,095,000£2,150,000
2022£3,500,000£1,000,000£4,700,000£2,900,000
2023£9,000,000£1,180,000£3,675,000£3,521,500
2024£2,850,000£977,500£5,256,250£3,500,000
2025£5,672,500£950,000£5,000,000£3,100,000
2026£12,925,000£870,000£6,800,000£2,345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,561£1,108£1,218£1,555
2017£1,821£1,104£1,656£1,337
2018£1,580£1,101£1,452£1,435
2019£1,667£1,117£1,217£1,396
2020£1,583£1,220£1,494£1,447
2021£1,957£1,074£1,447£1,382
2022£1,870£1,175£1,614£1,518
2023£1,935£1,211£1,609£1,650
2024£1,804£1,219£1,753£1,735
2025£1,951£1,212£1,709£1,652
2026£1,713£1,177£1,659£1,616
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hampstead Town ward.

Local councillors

Linda Chung

Hampstead Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Stephen Stark

Hampstead Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Town

Is Hampstead Town safe?

Hampstead Town records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hampstead Town?

The median sale price in Hampstead Town is £1,585,000 (about £1,412 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hampstead Town?

Hampstead Town has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hampstead Town?

Hampstead Town scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hampstead Town sits around rank 26,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hampstead Town?

The average household income in Hampstead Town is around £99,083 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hampstead Town?

Hampstead Town is represented by 2 elected councillors: Linda Chung (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Stark (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Hampstead Town

NW31NR

Downshire Hill

NW31AS

Vale Of Health

NW39FS

Hampstead Town

NW39XB

Shepherd's Walk

NW32SJ

South Hill Park

NW31RY

Carlingford Road

NW39XW

Shepherd's Walk

NW39UH

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HQ

Bird In Hand Yard

NW31RU

Willoughby Road

NW31SL

Pilgrims Lane

NW31JD

New End

NW36SR

Hampstead Grove

NW31RS

Rudall Crescent

NW31DR

Heath Street

NW36NT

Fitzjohns Avenue

NW37HQ

North End Way

NW37FP

Shepherd's Walk

NW31LR

White Bear Place

NW35PS

Eldon Grove

NW39YU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31LJ

Well Road

NW32TR

The Old Orchard

NW31BT

Well Walk

NW31LF

Well Walk

NW31JX

Lakis Close

NW37HG

North End Way

NW35PL

Thurlow Road

NW37ET

Hampstead Town

NW31TH

Willow Road

NW36RF

Lower Terrace

NW31HS

Mansfield Place

NW31AP

Vale Of Health

NW31PX

Hampstead High Street

NW31JJ

Christchurch Hill

NW31LN

New End Square

NW32UR

Shepherd's Walk

NW31BP

East Heath Road

NW31QX

Hampstead High Street

NW32TS

Parliament Hill

NW31TJ

Willow Road

NW31TX

Gayton Road

NW39NB

Shepherd's Walk

NW35TB

Tower Close

NW37EX

Inverforth Close

NW31AU

Vale Of Health

NW32SL

South Hill Park

NW36SP

Hampstead Grove

NW36RG

Lower Terrace

NW31HZ

Streatley Place

NW35UD

Rosslyn Hill

NW31RG

Hampstead Town

NW35PX

Lyndhurst Road

NW39AU

Shepherd's Walk

NW31JY

Christchurch Hill

NW31QF

Coach House Yard

NW31SR

Pilgrims Lane

NW31QG

Hampstead High Street

NW31DA

East Heath Road

NW32QD

Parliament Hill

NW37EU

North End Way

NW32RP

Keats Close

NW31EL

Cannon Lane

NW31DT

Heath Street

NW39GA

Shepherd's Walk

NW31JL

Christchurch Hill

NW32UD

Nassington Road

NW32TE

South Hill Park Gardens

NW37HP

North End Avenue

NW35UB

Prince Arthur Road

NW31TY

Gayton Road

NW31SY

Kemplay Road

NW32SN

South Hill Park

NW31SP

Pilgrims Lane

NW31QA

Hampstead High Street

NW32AA

Hampstead Town

NW31HG

Flask Walk

NW32QB

South End Road

NW39FP

Hampstead Town

NW31BL

Heathside

NW31JS

Grove Place

NW31LD

Well Walk

NW31DB

Boades Mews

NW31EH

Cannon Place

NW31TS

Willow Road

NW31ED

Squires Mount

NW31AD

Holford Road

NW31HX

New End

NW36SH

Holly Bush Hill

NW32TJ

Parliament Hill

NW31NY

Downshire Hill

NW31JQ

Hampstead Town

NW37LT

Branch Hill

NW31RP

Willoughby Road

NW36SE

Holly Hill

NW31PH

Rosslyn Hill

NW31HJ

Flask Walk

NW36UH

Golden Yard

NW36JD

Shepherd's Walk

NW37HN

North End