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About

Haverstock ward occupies a northern section of the London Borough of Camden, bordering the boroughs of Brent and Barnet. Its residential streets are characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment developments and social housing estates. The area functions primarily as a residential neighbourhood, with local commerce centred along main thoroughfares like England's Lane and Haverstock Hill.

The ward includes a significant portion of the vast green space known as Hampstead Heath, providing expansive woodlands and ponds. This proximity to the Heath shapes the area's atmosphere, offering a distinct rural contrast within the city. Chalk Farm is situated to the south, while Belsize Park lies to its east, with the area maintaining a community-focused feel through its local pubs, independent shops, and primary schools.

Area overview

On average Haverstock has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 42.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haverstock is £70,082 per year. There are 2 schools in Haverstock: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Haverstock is home to around 12,038 people, with a population density of about 16,456.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Haverstock Population
12,038
Population density
16,456.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.56(+118%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.92(+64%)
Theft from the person
22.35(+138%)
Shoplifting
20.85(+109%)
Other theft
19.02(+66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,390
36.47%
Other White
2,028
16.85%
Bangladeshi
1,275
10.59%
African
1,137
9.45%
Other
562
4.67%
Total population: 12,036

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,958
49.95%
No qualifications
1,537
15.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,349
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
902
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
643
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,925

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,954
38.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,285
25.14%
Owns with a mortgage
642
12.56%
Owns outright
629
12.31%
Other social rented
428
8.37%
Total households: 5,111

Property prices in Haverstock

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£844
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £770K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £844 per square foot) in Haverstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,185 up to £5,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haverstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£4,525,000£1,868
Terraced14£1,190,000£1,075
Flats61£565,000£813

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haverstock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverstock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£605,000£2,995,000£1,250,000
2017£550,000£3,899,000£1,200,000
2018£535,000£2,760,000£1,380,000
2019£587,500£3,050,000£1,211,250
2020£502,500£1,570,000£1,140,000
2021£555,500£4,550,000£1,462,944
2022£605,000£4,150,000£1,692,000
2023£560,000£4,000,000£1,412,500
2024£655,000£2,337,500£1,400,000
2025£567,500£5,000,000£1,250,000
2026£552,500£960,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverstock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverstock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£942£1,248£891
2017£917£1,425£1,171
2018£784£1,110£1,008
2019£863£1,613£879
2020£901£1,402£1,031
2021£851£1,361£1,028
2022£832£1,998£1,100
2023£908£1,791£1,065
2024£929£995£1,111
2025£842£1,559£1,106
2026£776£1,077
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverstock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haverstock 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 Haverstock ward.

Local councillors

Kemi Atolagbe

Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nasrine Kahina Djemai

Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rebecca Claire Filer

Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party