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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 115 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
Flats105£691,200
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

NW61HN

Honeybourne Road

NW61JG

Honeybourne Road

NW62RE

Netherwood Street

NW36LU

Finchley Road

NW61BP

Holmdale Road

NW61HX

Lymington Road

NW36ER

Lithos Road

NW61UU

West End Lane

NW62AS

Sherriff Road

NW61TB

Mill Lane

NW36NG

Rosemont Road

NW61TF

Mill Lane

NW36EN

West Hampstead

NW61LL

West End Lane

NW61PU

Sumatra Road

NW61XN

West End Lane

NW62AQ

Heritage Lane

NW62AR

Sherriff Road

NW36HF

Finchley Road

NW61HQ

Lymington Road

NW62BZ

Heritage Lane

NW61HS

Crediton Hill

NW61QQ

Broomsleigh Street

NW61QR

West End Lane

NW61TE

Mill Lane

NW62AP

Sherriff Road

NW62LU

West End Lane

NW61NF

Mill Lane

NW61HR

Crediton Hill

NW61SW

West Hampstead

NW61TX

Solent Road

NW61XJ

West End Lane

NW62HX

West Hampstead

NW61SE

Lymington Road

NW61BD

Dennington Park Road

NW61HL

Honeybourne Road

NW61LJ

West End Lane

NW61RJ

West End Lane

NW61SG

West End Lane

NW61SN

Fawley Road

NW61XH

Dresden Close

NW61XR

Wedgwood Walk

NW61BG

Holmdale Road

NW61PB

Sandwell Crescent

NW61QT

Inglewood Road

NW61XX

Minton Mews

NW36ET

Finchley Road

NW61TP

Solent Road

NW62BR

Heritage Lane

NW36EP

Finchley Road

NW36ES

Lithos Road

NW61QZ

Inglewood Road

NW63BQ

Broadwell Parade

NW61PS

Sumatra Road

NW62NJ

Rowntree Close

NW62QR

Netherwood Street

NW61PE

Sumatra Road

NW61TW

Glenbrook Road

NW36DU

Lithos Road

NW63RU

Compayne Gardens

NW61QS

West End Lane

NW61RD

West End Lane

NW61SJ

Fawley Road

NW61TA

Fawley Road

NW61HT

Crediton Hill

NW61JJ

Honeybourne Road

NW36DY

Lithos Road

NW36NE

Rosemont Road

NW61BL

Holmdale Road

NW61PJ

Kingdon Road

NW62HL

Iverson Road

NW61BR

West End Lane

NW61JD

Alvanley Gardens

NW61RB

West End Lane

NW63AX

Broadhurst Gardens

NW36LN

Finchley Road

NW61XP

Dresden Close

NW61QY

Inglewood Mews

NW62AF

Heritage Lane

NW36HQ

Finchley Road

NW61SD

West End Lane

NW61TL

Narcissus Road

NW61TT

Pandora Road

NW61XS

Spode Walk

NW36HH

Finchley Road

NW36LP

Finchley Road

NW61BS

Holmdale Road

NW61NE

Mill Lane

NW61UT

West End Lane

NW61RY

Inglewood Road

NW61XZ

Crown Close

NW62EL

Medley Road

NW63BB

West Hampstead Mews

Data Sources

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