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About

West Hampstead is a residential district in northwest London, characterised by its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing. The area is centred around three adjacent railway stations, each serving different lines, which provide direct connections to central London. A range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs are found along West End Lane and Mill Lane.

The area includes the trackside path known as the West Hampstead Thameslink Railside Wildlife Garden, a linear green space created alongside the railway. Hampstead Cemetery, with its mature trees, borders the southern part of the district. Local life often focuses on the weekly farmers' market and the annual summer festival.

Area overview

On average West Hampstead has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year. There are 1 schools in West Hampstead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. West Hampstead is home to around 9,082 people, with a population density of about 13,135.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

West Hampstead Population
9,082
Population density
13,135.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
48.01(+79%)
Shoplifting
26.65(+167%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-15%)
Theft from the person
16.85(+80%)
Other theft
16.85(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,230
35.57%
Other White
2,181
24.02%
Other
485
5.34%
African
477
5.25%
Indian
425
4.68%
Total population: 9,081

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,241
66.51%
Level 3 (A level)
882
11.19%
No qualifications
658
8.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
496
6.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
3.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,880

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,983
46.02%
Owns with a mortgage
669
15.53%
Owns outright
592
13.74%
Other social rented
480
11.14%
Social rents from council
429
9.96%
Total households: 4,309

Property prices in West Hampstead

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £4,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats71£640,000£9,633
Semi-Detached3£3,175,000£13,604
Terraced11£1,366,000£10,723

10 years median price trend in West Hampstead

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

All postcodes in West Hampstead

NW61JH

Honeybourne Road

NW62RA

Iverson Road

NW61JJ

Honeybourne Road

NW61TR

Pandora Road

NW61AU

Dennington Park Road

NW61RN

West End Lane

NW62RE

Netherwood Street

NW61TA

Fawley Road

NW36BF

Lithos Road

NW62HB

Linstead Street

NW61TF

Mill Lane

NW62LJ

West End Lane

NW61PN

Sumatra Road

NW61BG

Holmdale Road

NW61LG

West End Lane

NW61XL

West End Lane

NW63RU

Compayne Gardens

NW61HU

West Hampstead

NW61XS

Spode Walk

NW62PR

Lowfield Road

NW36HQ

Finchley Road

NW61TX

Solent Road

NW62AS

Sherriff Road

NW61XY

Doulton Mews

NW61RJ

West End Lane

NW61XX

Minton Mews

NW61HP

Crediton Hill

NW61PP

Sumatra Road

NW61RR

West Hampstead

NW61QQ

Broomsleigh Street

NW62NJ

Rowntree Close

NW61QR

West End Lane

NW61TG

Mill Lane

NW61RB

West End Lane

NW62BF

Heritage Lane

NW61JE

Honeybourne Road

NW62BR

Heritage Lane

NW61SL

Fawley Road

NW61JD

Alvanley Gardens

NW61BJ

Holmdale Road

NW61UT

West End Lane

NW61BS

Holmdale Road

NW61LL

West End Lane

NW61TU

Solent Road

NW61TL

Narcissus Road

NW61LJ

West End Lane

NW61NH

Mill Lane

NW61BN

Holmdale Road

NW61TP

Solent Road

NW36EY

Lithos Road

NW61HZ

Lymington Road

NW61BR

West End Lane

NW62AF

Heritage Lane

NW62RB

Iverson Road

NW36HJ

Finchley Road

NW61JF

Honeybourne Road

NW61BF

West Hampstead

NW61PD

Sumatra Road

NW61TE

Mill Lane

NW61XT

Beswick Mews

NW61QT

Inglewood Road

NW36ER

Lithos Road

NW36LN

Finchley Road

NW36HF

Finchley Road

NW62HX

West Hampstead

NW62AR

Sherriff Road

NW36EP

Finchley Road

NW62HH

Iverson Road

NW61SN

Fawley Road

NW61TT

Pandora Road

NW61SF

Lymington Road

NW62LY

West Hampstead

NW61TS

Pandora Road

NW36LS

Finchley Road

NW62HJ

Medley Road

NW61XZ

Crown Close

NW61HR

Crediton Hill

NW36NG

Rosemont Road

NW61HL

Honeybourne Road

NW62AZ

Heritage Lane

NW62EL

Medley Road

NW61SP

Fawley Road

NW36NE

Rosemont Road

NW61RE

West End Lane

NW61TY

Solent Road

NW61XJ

West End Lane

NW61BA

Dennington Park Road

NW62AT

Sherriff Road

NW61BE

Holmdale Road

NW63AU

Broadhurst Gardens

NW61PR

Sumatra Road

NW61HW

Honeybourne Road

NW36LU

Finchley Road

NW61TW

Glenbrook Road

NW62LS

West End Lane

NW61FU

West End Lane

NW61PF

Sumatra Road

NW61RP

West Hampstead

NW61PS

Sumatra Road

NW36DT

Finchley Road

Data Sources

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