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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 138 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
Flats127£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

NW62HT

West Hampstead

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

Data Sources

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