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About

South Hampstead is a residential ward in northwest Camden, bordered by the Finchley Road to the east and West Hampstead to the west. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, mansion blocks, and garden squares. Its streets are largely residential, with local commerce concentrated along parts of Finchley Road and West End Lane.

The ward includes the Swiss Cottage area, known for its namesake library and leisure centre. It is served by several transport links, including the London Overground at South Hampstead station. The area contains a number of schools and is adjacent to the green space of Primrose Hill, though the hill itself lies just outside the ward's boundary.

Area overview

On average South Hampstead has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Hampstead is £83,237 per year. There are 1 schools in South Hampstead: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. South Hampstead is home to around 12,163 people, with a population density of about 15,135.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

South Hampstead Population
12,163
Population density
15,135.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
65.12(+144%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.29(+52%)
Shoplifting
31.57(+212%)
Theft from the person
26.72(+155%)
Other theft
24.42(+110%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,869
31.82%
Other White
3,385
27.84%
Indian
631
5.19%
Other Asian
625
5.14%
Other
624
5.13%
Total population: 12,160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,972
68.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,025
10.02%
No qualifications
876
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
5.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
3.75%
Total 16+ residents: 10,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,472
44.56%
Owns with a mortgage
851
15.34%
Owns outright
842
15.18%
Social rents from council
733
13.21%
Other social rented
408
7.35%
Total households: 5,548

Property prices in South Hampstead

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £5,600,575.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Hampstead 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 South Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£4,225,288
Flats90£664,750
Semi-Detached3£2,850,000
Terraced12£2,057,500

10 years median price trend in South Hampstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hampstead.

All postcodes in South Hampstead

NW63SN

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64EH

Fairfax Place

NW63QE

Fairhazel Gardens

NW36HX

South Hampstead

NW63BG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63BP

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63ED

Canfield Gardens

NW63HD

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JJ

Canfield Gardens

NW63JP

Canfield Gardens

NW63LW

Heath Villas

NW63SL

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64DY

Fairfax Road

NW64RB

West End Lane

NW63AG

Acol Road

NW63DG

Compayne Gardens

NW64EY

Naseby Close

NW36JX

Finchley Road

NW64RY

Belsize Road

NW63AY

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63ET

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63HP

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63LB

Canfield Gardens

NW63LN

Greencroft Gardens

NW63EG

Canfield Gardens

NW63BE

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63RY

Compayne Gardens

NW64EU

Marston Close

NW64EW

Fairfax Road

NW64EX

Fairfax Road

NW63AA

Acol Road

NW63EU

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63LL

Greencroft Gardens

NW64AP

South Hampstead

NW64RN

Harben Road

NW63RF

St Marys Mews

NW63BS

Canfield Gardens

NW63QJ

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64AS

South Hampstead

NW64TJ

Hilgrove Road

NW63AU

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63HX

Goldhurst Terrace

NW64RG

Harben Road

NW63DR

Compayne Gardens

NW63JN

Canfield Gardens

NW63NN

Priory Road

NW80DJ

Loudoun Road

NW80RX

Dorman Way

NW63BH

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63LA

Canfield Gardens

NW64ED

Fairfax Road

NW63EE

Canfield Gardens

NW63HL

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63NU

Priory Road

NW64AN

South Hampstead

NW64TG

Belsize Road

NW36HT

Finchley Road

NW63DP

Compayne Gardens

NW63EA

Canfield Gardens

NW63NH

Priory Road

NW64BJ

Belsize Road

NW64EN

Fairfax Road

NW62NB

West End Lane

NW64AR

Belsize Road

NW63BL

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63LS

Greencroft Gardens

NW63PG

Greencroft Gardens

NW63AJ

Aberdare Gardens

NW63QS

Broadhurst Close

NW64EP

Fairfax Road

NW63NT

Priory Road

NW36JP

Harben Parade

NW36JY

South Hampstead

NW63DJ

Compayne Gardens

NW63QT

Broadhurst Gardens

NW80RU

Dorman Way

NW63BJ

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63RQ

Banister Mews

NW63SG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64RH

Harben Road

NW64RP

Harben Road

NW64SR

Abbey Road

NW63QA

Aberdare Gardens

NW63RS

Compayne Gardens

NW64AT

South Hampstead

NW64RS

Dobson Close

NW63JQ

Greencroft Gardens

NW63LU

Greencroft Gardens

NW64RE

Belsize Road

NW36HY

Finchley Road

NW63SJ

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64ES

Fairfax Road

NW63HU

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63RN

Cleve Road

NW64TW

Hilgrove Road

NW80AN

Loudoun Road

NW63JY

Canfield Gardens

NW63NP

Priory Road

NW63RW

Compayne Gardens

NW80DH

Loudoun Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.