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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

NW36DY

Lithos Road

NW61PJ

Kingdon Road

NW61HT

Crediton Hill

NW61SA

West End Lane

NW36EN

West Hampstead

NW61PE

Sumatra Road

NW63BE

Broadhurst Gardens

NW61TB

Mill Lane

NW62AH

Hemstal Road

NW36HB

Finchley Road

NW61RY

Inglewood Road

NW36EF

Lithos Road

NW62PP

Lowfield Road

NW61SH

Fawley Road

NW62LH

West End Lane

NW36ES

Lithos Road

NW36EL

Petros Gardens

NW61SB

West Hampstead

NW36LT

Finchley Road

NW36HN

Finchley Road

NW61SW

West Hampstead

NW61XU

Worcester Mews

NW61UU

West End Lane

NW36HH

Finchley Road

NW61JQ

Honeybourne Road

NW61RZ

Blackburn Road

NW36DU

Lithos Road

NW62QR

Netherwood Street

NW61BH

Holmdale Road

NW61RS

West End Lane

NW61BB

Dennington Park Road

NW61QY

Inglewood Mews

NW63BB

West Hampstead Mews

NW36ND

Finchley Road

NW36DX

Lithos Road

NW61PB

Sandwell Crescent

NW61AY

Dennington Park Road

NW61TN

Glenbrook Road

NW61NQ

Mill Lane

NW36HG

Finchley Road

NW61HJ

Honeybourne Road

NW61XN

West End Lane

NW61TJ

Narcissus Road

NW61HQ

Lymington Road

NW61LN

West End Lane

NW36EH

Finchley Road

NW61NF

Mill Lane

NW36LP

Finchley Road

NW61UR

West End Lane

NW61SG

West End Lane

NW61QS

West End Lane

NW63BQ

Broadwell Parade

NW36EX

West Hampstead

NW61JG

Honeybourne Road

NW61QZ

Inglewood Road

NW61NE

Mill Lane

NW36EG

Lithos Road

NW61PT

Sumatra Road

NW61SE

Lymington Road

NW61QX

Inglewood Road

NW61HX

Lymington Road

NW61PG

Sumatra Road

NW36ET

Finchley Road

NW62BZ

Heritage Lane

NW62LU

West End Lane

NW61BD

Dennington Park Road

NW61RH

Salmon Mews

NW61XR

Wedgwood Walk

NW62HL

Iverson Road

NW61HH

Honeybourne Road

NW61TH

Narcissus Road

NW61PH

Kingdon Road

NW61XP

Dresden Close

NW61XH

Dresden Close

NW61UX

West End Lane

NW61HS

Crediton Hill

NW36HD

Finchley Road

NW63AY

Broadhurst Gardens

NW36HE

Finchley Road

NW61BP

Holmdale Road

NW62AQ

Heritage Lane

NW61HY

Lymington Road

NW61SD

West End Lane

NW61HN

Honeybourne Road

NW61RD

West End Lane

NW61RL

Carlton Mews

NW61QU

Kingdon Road

NW61AX

Dennington Park Road

NW61SJ

Fawley Road

NW63AX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW62AP

Sherriff Road

NW61BL

Holmdale Road

NW61PU

Sumatra Road

Data Sources

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