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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £99,084 per year. There are 9 schools in Hampstead Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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 8,016 people, with a population density of about 3,630.0 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

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £1,412,000 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
Detached5£7,650,000
Flats65£901,100
Semi-Detached8£4,577,500
Terraced15£3,075,000

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

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

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

NW32PJ

Hampstead Hill Gardens

NW32PL

Hampstead Hill Gardens

NW32UD

Nassington Road

NW35UA

Prince Arthur Road

NW36NP

Fitzjohns Avenue

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

NW35PE

Lyndhurst Road

NW35TB

Tower Close

NW36RF

Lower Terrace

NW39XW

Shepherd's Walk

NW35TT

Shepherd's Walk

NW31HR

Streatley Place

NW31HS

Mansfield Place

NW31LF

Well Walk

NW32TJ

Parliament Hill

NW35PH

Thurlow Road

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.