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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 179 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
179
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
72.68(+171%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.21(+49%)
Shoplifting
32.48(+225%)
Theft from the person
23.76(+153%)
Other theft
23.51(+106%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £752,500 in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£2,755,000£10,037
Flats71£665,000£9,848
Semi-Detached2£2,442,500£10,894
Terraced7£1,460,000£12,750

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

NW63AB

Wavel Mews

NW64EQ

Jade Terrace

NW36HX

South Hampstead

NW64AT

South Hampstead

NW63HP

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63PX

Aberdare Gardens

NW63NL

Priory Road

NW63LA

Canfield Gardens

NW63PY

Aberdare Gardens

NW64QY

Acol Road

NW63PE

Greencroft Gardens

NW36LL

Finchley Road

NW62LU

West End Lane

NW64ER

Fairfax Road

NW63BE

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63RN

Cleve Road

NW63LB

Canfield Gardens

NW63RG

Cleve Road

NW36JG

Finchley Road

NW63QP

Broadhurst Gardens

NW64EB

Fairfax Road

NW64EP

Fairfax Road

NW63EU

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63BH

Broadhurst Gardens

NW64BA

South Hampstead

NW64RA

West End Lane

NW80AN

Loudoun Road

NW63EX

Goldhurst Terrace

NW80DH

Loudoun Road

NW63PJ

Greencroft Gardens

NW64EA

Fairfax Road

NW63RS

Compayne Gardens

NW64HB

Fairfax Road

NW64EY

Naseby Close

NW64EH

Fairfax Place

NW64RL

Harben Road

NW36JH

Finchley Road

NW64BE

Belsize Road

NW64AP

South Hampstead

NW63LX

Greencroft Gardens

NW64BB

South Hampstead

NW63AA

Acol Road

NW64RE

Belsize Road

NW63AG

Acol Road

NW64RG

Harben Road

NW63JT

Canfield Gardens

NW63SJ

Fairhazel Gardens

NW36HT

Finchley Road

NW63PG

Greencroft Gardens

NW63AE

Acol Road

NW63DE

Compayne Gardens

NW63RY

Compayne Gardens

NW80RU

Dorman Way

NW63BQ

Broadwell Parade

NW63AX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63ES

Goldhurst Terrace

NW64EX

Fairfax Road

NW64ED

Fairfax Road

NW63JN

Canfield Gardens

NW63LW

Heath Villas

NW63QL

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63DB

Compayne Gardens

NW63ER

Goldhurst Terrace

NW64RX

Belsize Road

NW63QE

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63BR

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JX

Canfield Gardens

NW36LH

South Hampstead

NW62LX

West End Lane

NW63RT

Compayne Gardens

NW80RY

Loudoun Road

NW64BG

Belsize Road

NW63HB

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63SL

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64TN

Hilgrove Road

NW63RP

Cleve Road

NW63LJ

Greencroft Gardens

NW64ST

Abbey Road

NW64AU

South Hampstead

NW63RW

Compayne Gardens

NW63HN

Goldhurst Terrace

NW64AL

South Hampstead

NW64AX

South Hampstead

NW63SH

Fairhazel Gardens

NW36LE

Finchley Road

NW63BJ

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63DL

Compayne Gardens

NW36LB

Finchley Road

NW63BN

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63SR

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63EG

Canfield Gardens

NW63PL

Woodchurch Road

NW63GB

Highfield Mews

NW64RJ

Harben Road

NW64BJ

Belsize Road

NW64RT

Dobson Close

NW63EA

Canfield Gardens

NW36JY

South Hampstead

NW64ES

Fairfax Road

NW63HA

Goldhurst Terrace

Data Sources

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