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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

NW36HE

Finchley Road

NW61AU

Dennington Park Road

NW61HW

Honeybourne Road

NW61PN

Sumatra Road

NW61PR

Sumatra Road

NW61PT

Sumatra Road

NW61RL

Carlton Mews

NW62EF

West Hampstead

NW62PX

Gladys Road

NW62PY

Hilltop Road

NW36EL

Petros Gardens

NW61HN

Honeybourne Road

NW62AA

West End Lane

NW61JG

Honeybourne Road

NW62DY

Ariel Road

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

NW62AU

Sherriff Road

NW62QW

West Hampstead

NW36HF

Finchley Road

NW61HQ

Lymington Road

NW62AL

Hemstal Road

NW62BZ

Heritage Lane

NW62EP

Maygrove Road

NW61HS

Crediton Hill

NW61QR

West End Lane

NW61TE

Mill Lane

NW62AP

Sherriff Road

NW62PT

Kylemore Road

NW62PU

Gladys Road

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

NW62ET

Liddell Place

NW62HE

Iverson Road

NW36EP

Finchley Road

NW36ES

Lithos Road

NW61QZ

Inglewood Road

NW61PS

Sumatra Road

NW62NJ

Rowntree Close

NW62QA

Hilltop Road

NW61PE

Sumatra Road

NW61TW

Glenbrook Road

NW62HG

The Arches

NW36DU

Lithos Road

NW62QT

Iverson Road

NW61PL

Sumatra Road

NW61QS

West End Lane

NW61RD

West End Lane

NW61SJ

Fawley Road

NW61TA

Fawley Road

NW62AN

Hemstal Road

NW62DJ

Liddell Road

NW62EB

Maygrove Road

NW62DX

Ariel 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

NW62AG

Hemstal Road

NW36LN

Finchley Road

NW61XP

Dresden Close

Data Sources

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