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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 105 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
Flats88£668,750
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

NW63DE

Compayne Gardens

NW63QP

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63RE

Priory Road

NW64RD

Belsize Road

NW64SX

West End Lane

NW63AD

Acol Road

NW63BT

Canfield Place

NW63DD

Compayne Gardens

NW63DY

Canfield Gardens

NW64SU

West End Lane

NW62LS

West End Lane

NW63EP

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JT

Canfield Gardens

NW63NG

Priory Road

NW63SR

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64AE

South Hampstead

NW64AJ

South Hampstead

NW64AU

South Hampstead

NW64EE

Fairfax Road

NW64RT

Dobson Close

NW63LP

Greencroft Gardens

NW63LR

Greencroft Gardens

NW64ET

Fairfax Road

NW36LH

South Hampstead

NW63DB

Compayne Gardens

NW63DH

Compayne Gardens

NW63EB

Canfield Gardens

NW63QD

Aberdare Gardens

NW63QH

Coleridge Gardens

NW64QY

Acol Road

NW64ST

Abbey Road

NW63PL

Woodchurch Road

NW63QN

Fairhazel Gardens

NW63AB

Wavel Mews

NW64EJ

Fairfax Place

NW80SB

Dorman Way

NW63PP

Woodchurch Road

NW63QG

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64AY

South Hampstead

NW64HB

Fairfax Road

NW36LG

Finchley Road

NW63EX

Goldhurst Terrace

NW64BB

South Hampstead

NW63LJ

Greencroft Gardens

NW63RT

Compayne Gardens

NW64TH

Hilgrove Road

NW80SA

Dorman Way

NW63PN

Woodchurch Road

NW64BH

Belsize Road

NW36JH

Finchley Road

NW63AP

Acol Road

NW63GB

Highfield Mews

NW63HS

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63LX

Greencroft Gardens

NW63PY

Aberdare Gardens

NW64EL

Fairfax Road

NW80RY

Loudoun Road

NW64AH

Belsize Road

NW36JG

Finchley Road

NW63BN

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63JA

South Hampstead

NW63QL

Fairhazel Gardens

NW80SG

Alexandra Road

NW63JH

Greencroft Gardens

NW63ES

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63LT

Greencroft Gardens

NW64EB

Fairfax Road

NW36LL

Finchley Road

NW63DL

Compayne Gardens

NW63QR

Broadhurst Gardens

NW36JS

South Hampstead

NW62LU

West End Lane

NW63PE

Greencroft Gardens

NW63ER

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63PJ

Greencroft Gardens

NW63RG

Cleve Road

NW64BA

South Hampstead

NW63RP

Cleve Road

NW64SN

Abbey Road

NW80DP

Alexandra Road

NW80SE

Alexandra Road

NW36LE

Finchley Road

NW63JL

Canfield Gardens

NW63NE

Priory Road

NW63NL

Priory Road

NW64EA

Fairfax Road

NW64RA

West End Lane

NW63AE

Acol Road

NW64AL

South Hampstead

NW64RU

Dobson Close

NW62NE

West End Lane

NW63AN

Aberdare Gardens

NW63SP

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64AG

South Hampstead

NW63BQ

Broadwell Parade

NW64EQ

Jade Terrace

NW80SD

Dorman Way

NW63AH

Acol Road

NW63DN

Compayne Gardens

NW64AD

Belsize Road

Data Sources

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