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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

NW80DR

Alexandra Road

NW36LB

Finchley Road

NW63HN

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JR

Canfield Gardens

NW63NS

Priory Road

NW63RL

Cleve Road

NW64BG

Belsize Road

NW64TL

Hilgrove Road

NW64TN

Hilgrove Road

NW36NN

South Hampstead

NW64RL

Harben Road

NW63HR

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63RU

Compayne Gardens

NW63BD

Priory Road

NW63HT

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63QX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63HB

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JF

Greencroft Gardens

NW63JS

Canfield Gardens

NW64RX

Belsize Road

NW63BR

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63HY

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63JX

Canfield Gardens

NW63NR

Priory Road

NW63RH

Cleve Road

NW64ER

Fairfax Road

NW64BD

South Hampstead

NW64EF

Fairfax Road

NW64RJ

Harben Road

NW63RR

Cleve Road

NW64RR

Swiss Terrace

NW63AX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW63HA

Goldhurst Terrace

NW63PX

Aberdare Gardens

NW63RX

Compayne Gardens

NW64AX

South Hampstead

NW64HA

Fairfax Road

NW62LX

West End Lane

NW63AL

Aberdare Gardens

NW63PH

Greencroft Gardens

NW62NA

West End Lane

NW63JU

Canfield Gardens

NW63SH

Fairhazel Gardens

NW64BE

Belsize Road

NW64QZ

West End Lane

NW64EG

Fairfax Road

NW63BB

West Hampstead Mews

Data Sources

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