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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 very high crime levels, with around 109 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
4/10
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
46.03(+73%)
Shoplifting
26.65(+163%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.67(-22%)
Theft from the person
20.81(+99%)
Other theft
17.73(+52%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,750 up to £3,000,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats108£693,100
Semi-Detached1£1,400,000
Terraced9£1,200,000

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

NW61SP

Fawley Road

NW61SH

Fawley Road

NW61JQ

Honeybourne Road

NW61LG

West End Lane

NW61PH

Kingdon Road

NW61QU

Kingdon Road

NW36DX

Lithos Road

NW61AY

Dennington Park Road

NW62AH

Hemstal Road

NW61BF

West Hampstead

NW36ND

Finchley Road

NW61FU

West End Lane

NW61TS

Pandora Road

NW63AY

Broadhurst Gardens

NW36EH

Finchley Road

NW61BH

Holmdale Road

NW61HJ

Honeybourne Road

NW62LH

West End Lane

NW63BE

Broadhurst Gardens

NW61BA

Dennington Park Road

NW61LN

West End Lane

NW61PD

Sumatra Road

NW61RZ

Blackburn Road

NW62RB

Iverson Road

NW61PF

Sumatra Road

NW61XY

Doulton Mews

NW61UR

West End Lane

NW63AU

Broadhurst Gardens

NW61BB

Dennington Park Road

NW61JH

Honeybourne Road

NW36EY

Lithos Road

NW61HU

West Hampstead

NW36DT

Finchley Road

NW36HD

Finchley Road

NW61RE

West End Lane

NW61TG

Mill Lane

NW61SL

Fawley Road

NW62AT

Sherriff Road

NW36HJ

Finchley Road

NW61HH

Honeybourne Road

NW61TY

Solent Road

NW61XL

West End Lane

NW62AZ

Heritage Lane

NW61BN

Holmdale Road

NW61PG

Sumatra Road

NW61UX

West End Lane

NW62RA

Iverson Road

NW61XU

Worcester Mews

NW62LJ

West End Lane

NW61QX

Inglewood Road

NW62HJ

Medley Road

NW36EX

West Hampstead

NW61NH

Mill Lane

NW61RR

West Hampstead

NW61TR

Pandora Road

NW62HH

Iverson Road

NW61RS

West End Lane

NW61TJ

Narcissus Road

NW62PR

Lowfield Road

NW61BJ

Holmdale Road

NW61JF

Honeybourne Road

NW61TH

Narcissus Road

NW62PP

Lowfield Road

NW36BF

Lithos Road

NW61PP

Sumatra Road

NW61RN

West End Lane

NW62LY

West Hampstead

NW61JE

Honeybourne Road

NW61SF

Lymington Road

NW36HB

Finchley Road

NW36HG

Finchley Road

NW36LS

Finchley Road

NW61AX

Dennington Park Road

NW62BF

Heritage Lane

NW61XT

Beswick Mews

NW62LS

West End Lane

NW36HN

Finchley Road

NW61RH

Salmon Mews

NW61RP

West Hampstead

NW61SB

West Hampstead

NW36EF

Lithos Road

NW36LT

Finchley Road

NW61HP

Crediton Hill

NW61TN

Glenbrook Road

NW61HY

Lymington Road

NW61HZ

Lymington Road

NW61NQ

Mill Lane

NW62HB

Linstead Street

NW36EG

Lithos Road

NW61BE

Holmdale Road

NW61SA

West End Lane

NW61TU

Solent Road

NW36HE

Finchley Road

NW61AU

Dennington Park Road

NW61HW

Honeybourne Road

NW61PN

Sumatra Road

NW61PR

Sumatra Road

NW61PT

Sumatra Road

NW61RL

Carlton Mews

NW36EL

Petros Gardens

Data Sources

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