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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£697,500
Price per sq ft£855
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£514K – £1.0M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £697,500 (about £855 per square foot) in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £5,600,575.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£3,000,000£1,002
Detached3£2,660,000£969
Terraced7£1,460,000£1,016
Flats79£655,000£849

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Hampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£622,500
2017£693,750£1,050,000£2,427,500
2018£630,000£3,058,000£2,015,000
2019£718,875£2,882,500£2,090,000
2020£687,500£2,652,500£1,400,000
2021£717,500£2,220,000£2,000,000
2022£790,000£2,735,000£1,820,000
2023£642,000£5,100,000£1,925,000
2024£685,000£3,610,000£3,025,000
2025£684,250£2,850,000£1,460,000
2026£616,250£1,887,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£938
2017£946£920£1,113
2018£924£2,179£970
2019£838£1,249£1,090
2020£926£1,028£1,262
2021£891£1,151£1,174
2022£907£1,023£1,127
2023£921£1,092£1,118
2024£911£1,154£1,068
2025£940£1,002£1,057
2026£849£1,185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Hampstead 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 South Hampstead ward.

Local councillors

Arun Kumar

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Francesca Marie Reynolds

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Izzy Lenga

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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NW63RX

Compayne Gardens

NW63AD

Acol Road

NW63DD

Compayne Gardens

NW64AG

South Hampstead

NW63AY

Broadhurst Gardens

NW64EF

Fairfax Road

NW63JA

South Hampstead

NW63QG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW80RX

Dorman Way

NW64TH

Hilgrove Road

NW63HS

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63RU

Compayne Gardens

NW63DP

Compayne Gardens

NW63RL

Cleve Road

NW64AD

Belsize Road

NW63SN

Fairhazel Gardens

NW80SG

Alexandra Road

NW64AY

South Hampstead

NW62NA

West End Lane

NW80SE

Alexandra Road

NW64AR

Belsize Road

NW63LS

Greencroft Gardens

NW63BS

Canfield Gardens

NW64SR

Abbey Road

NW64RY

Belsize Road

NW64EL

Fairfax Road

NW63RR

Cleve Road

NW36NN

South Hampstead

NW64HA

Fairfax Road

NW63NG

Priory Road

NW63AU

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63RE

Priory Road

NW36JX

Finchley Road

NW64TW

Hilgrove Road

NW63ED

Canfield Gardens

NW63BB

West Hampstead Mews

NW64EN

Fairfax Road

NW63QD

Aberdare Gardens

NW63LL

Greencroft Gardens

NW80SA

Dorman Way

NW63AH

Acol Road

NW64AH

Belsize Road

NW63AL

Aberdare Gardens

NW63DR

Compayne Gardens

NW62LS

West End Lane

NW63RF

St Marys Mews

NW63DJ

Compayne Gardens

NW80DP

Alexandra Road

NW63PN

Woodchurch Road

NW63QA

Aberdare Gardens

NW63NP

Priory Road

NW63RQ

Banister Mews

NW63QS

Broadhurst Close

NW63NR

Priory Road

NW63RH

Cleve Road

NW64SU

West End Lane

NW64RN

Harben Road

NW64BH

Belsize Road

NW63HU

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63SG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63BL

Broadhurst Gardens

NW64EG

Fairfax Road

NW63DG

Compayne Gardens

NW64RH

Harben Road

NW64EW

Fairfax Road

NW63LP

Greencroft Gardens

NW63NE

Priory Road

NW64TJ

Hilgrove Road

NW62NB

West End Lane

NW80DR

Alexandra Road

NW63EE

Canfield Gardens

NW63AP

Acol Road

NW63QN

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63NN

Priory Road

NW80DJ

Loudoun Road

NW64EE

Fairfax Road

NW63LR

Greencroft Gardens

NW63BT

Canfield Place

NW63BG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63JS

Canfield Gardens

NW64AN

South Hampstead

NW63BD

Priory Road

NW63JH

Greencroft Gardens

NW63HL

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63PH

Greencroft Gardens

NW64ET

Fairfax Road

NW63QX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63NU

Priory Road

NW36JP

Harben Parade

NW64RB

West End Lane

NW63NS

Priory Road

NW63LU

Greencroft Gardens

NW64EJ

Fairfax Place

NW63LN

Greencroft Gardens

NW63BP

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63JQ

Greencroft Gardens

NW63DY

Canfield Gardens

NW64RU

Dobson Close

NW63QR

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63JY

Canfield Gardens