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West Hampstead

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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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
143
Deprivation level
6/10
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
66.21(+147%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.63(+21%)
Shoplifting
28.76(+188%)
Other theft
20.25(+77%)
Theft from the person
18.72(+100%)
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

Median price£695,250
Price per sq ft£908
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£519K – £863K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £695,250 (about £908 per square foot) in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £3,175,000.

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-Detached3£2,593,000£1,198
Terraced9£1,500,000£1,014
Flats88£637,500£898

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£710,000£3,000,000£1,850,000
2017£742,400£1,600,000£1,535,000
2018£600,000£2,013,750£1,425,000
2019£530,000£1,840,525£1,177,500
2020£680,000£2,130,000£1,092,625
2021£638,500£3,250,000£1,480,000
2022£672,500£2,800,000£1,365,000
2023£610,000£1,750,000£1,037,950
2024£780,000£2,186,700£1,475,000
2025£625,000£2,884,000£1,366,000
2026£680,000£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£875£1,154£1,011
2017£947£947£922
2018£843£917£858
2019£833£840£717
2020£900£784£994
2021£871£1,263£974
2022£883£1,278£973
2023£871£1,211£982
2024£1,068£1,015£877
2025£934£1,255£1,017
2026£882£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.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Hampstead ward.

Local councillors

Aarti Dimple Wadhwani

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Janet Clementine Grauberg

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrick Thomas Stillman

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats