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About

West Hampstead ward lies in the northwest corner of the London Borough of Camden, bordered by the A41 Finchley Road to the east and West End Lane as its central spine. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, mansion blocks, and modern apartment developments. Its transport links are a defining feature, with three separate railway stations—Overground, Underground, and Thameslink—converging at its heart, creating a busy commuter hub.

Local life centres on West End Lane and the adjacent side streets, which are lined with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The ward includes the open space of Fortune Green, which hosts a popular weekly market. A notable local landmark is the historic Kilburn Grange Park, with its Victorian ornamental garden. Residential streets branch off from the main thoroughfares, maintaining a quieter, neighbourhood atmosphere despite the significant through traffic.

Area overview

On average West Hampstead has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% 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 £78,277 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 11,162 people, with a population density of about 13,766.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

West Hampstead Population
11,162
Population density
13,766.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
62.09(+133%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.02(+19%)
Shoplifting
26.16(+158%)
Theft from the person
21.77(+108%)
Other theft
20.7(+78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,912
35.05%
Other White
2,543
22.78%
Other
639
5.73%
African
603
5.4%
Indian
517
4.63%
Total population: 11,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,327
65.64%
Level 3 (A level)
998
10.35%
No qualifications
926
9.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
6.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
386
4%
Total 16+ residents: 9,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,358
44.13%
Owns with a mortgage
851
15.93%
Owns outright
734
13.74%
Other social rented
625
11.7%
Social rents from council
599
11.21%
Total households: 5,343

Property prices in West Hampstead

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £690,600 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
Flats131£670,000
Semi-Detached1£1,400,000
Terraced10£1,350,000

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

NW62QY

Iverson Road

NW61LG

West End Lane

NW61PH

Kingdon Road

NW61QU

Kingdon Road

NW62EA

Ariel Road

NW36DX

Lithos Road

NW61AY

Dennington Park Road

NW62AE

Hemstal Road

NW62AH

Hemstal Road

NW62DR

Loveridge Road

NW61BF

West Hampstead

NW36ND

Finchley Road

NW61FU

West End Lane

NW61TS

Pandora Road

NW36EH

Finchley Road

NW61BH

Holmdale Road

NW61HJ

Honeybourne Road

NW62LH

West End Lane

NW61BA

Dennington Park Road

NW61LN

West End Lane

NW61PD

Sumatra Road

NW61RZ

Blackburn Road

NW62RB

Iverson Road

NW61PF

Sumatra Road

NW61XY

Doulton Mews

NW62QX

West Hampstead

NW61UR

West End Lane

NW62AJ

Hemstal Road

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

NW61RR

West Hampstead

NW61TR

Pandora Road

NW62HH

Iverson Road

NW61RS

West End Lane

NW61TJ

Narcissus Road

NW62AD

Hemstal Road

NW62PR

Lowfield Road

NW61BJ

Holmdale Road

NW61JF

Honeybourne Road

NW61TH

Narcissus Road

NW62DP

Loveridge Mews

NW62DT

Loveridge Road

NW62PP

Lowfield Road

NW36BF

Lithos Road

NW61PP

Sumatra Road

NW61RN

West End Lane

NW62LY

West Hampstead

NW61JE

Honeybourne Road

NW62DS

The Arches

NW62ED

Maygrove Road

NW61SF

Lymington Road

NW62AB

Hemstal Road

NW36HB

Finchley Road

NW36HG

Finchley Road

NW36LS

Finchley Road

NW61AX

Dennington Park Road

NW62LG

West End Lane

NW62BF

Heritage Lane

NW62DU

Loveridge Road

NW61XT

Beswick Mews

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

NW62PS

Kylemore Road

NW36EG

Lithos Road

NW61BE

Holmdale Road

NW61SA

West End Lane

NW61TU

Solent Road

Data Sources

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