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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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

Median price£690,000
Price per sq ft£904
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£529K – £895K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 (about £904 per square foot) in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £4,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,884,000£1,255
Terraced9£1,500,000£1,014
Flats64£625,000£897

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£717,500£3,000,000£1,690,000
2017£750,000£1,600,000£1,535,000
2018£605,000£2,013,750£1,437,500
2019£610,000£1,840,525£1,177,500
2020£725,000£2,130,000£1,110,250
2021£650,000£3,250,000£1,502,500
2022£677,000£2,800,000£1,300,000
2023£650,000£1,750,000£1,037,950
2024£705,000£2,553,350£1,332,500
2025£622,000£2,884,000£1,283,000
2026£612,500£1,201,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£929£1,154£1,011
2017£949£947£819
2018£860£917£926
2019£843£840£717
2020£923£784£986
2021£865£1,263£1,009
2022£889£1,278£1,030
2023£894£1,211£982
2024£1,048£996£881
2025£905£1,255£983
2026£898£1,010
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West 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.

Frequently asked questions about West Hampstead

Is West Hampstead safe?

West Hampstead records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Hampstead?

The median sale price in West Hampstead is £690,000 (about £904 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Hampstead?

West Hampstead has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Hampstead?

West Hampstead scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Hampstead sits around rank 16,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Hampstead?

The average household income in West Hampstead is around £78,946 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin 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