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NW3 1JL

Christchurch Hill

Hampstead Town

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Detailed insights for NW3 1JL

Overview

Postcode NW3 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the Hampstead Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Hampstead Town area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampstead Town is £99,126 per year. The nearest station is Hampstead, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hampstead Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hampstead Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hampstead Town is £99,126 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW3 1JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hampstead Town near NW3 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hampstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW3 1JL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Hampstead

Northern

Walking directions to Hampstead
0.5 mi

3

Hampstead Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Hampstead Heath
0.7 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,226.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
28.85(+208%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.03(-48%)
Public order
12.18(+80%)
Burglary
10.9(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
46.5%
Other White
77
31.69%
Arab
11
4.53%
Indian
10
4.12%
Other
7
2.88%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
73.23%
No qualifications
15
7.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.57%
Level 3 (A level)
10
5.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
43.64%
Owns with a mortgage
29
26.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
22.73%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Hampstead Town

Median price£1,585,000
Price per sq ft£1,412
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£896K – £3.0M

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £1,585,000 (about £1,412 per square foot) in Hampstead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £13,865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampstead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£12,925,000£1,866
Semi-Detached10£4,698,283£1,709
Terraced22£3,000,000£1,604
Flats57£1,040,000£1,236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hampstead Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£4,975,000£767,500£4,650,000£3,506,250
2017£2,172,500£875,000£3,650,000£2,375,000
2018£3,843,750£850,000£3,575,000£2,950,000
2019£4,512,500£940,000£1,940,000£2,737,500
2020£4,775,000£980,000£3,810,000£2,327,500
2021£4,900,000£935,000£3,095,000£2,150,000
2022£3,500,000£1,000,000£4,700,000£2,900,000
2023£9,000,000£1,180,000£3,675,000£3,521,500
2024£2,850,000£977,500£5,256,250£3,500,000
2025£5,672,500£950,000£5,000,000£3,100,000
2026£12,925,000£870,000£6,800,000£2,345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,561£1,108£1,218£1,555
2017£1,821£1,104£1,656£1,337
2018£1,580£1,101£1,452£1,435
2019£1,667£1,117£1,217£1,396
2020£1,583£1,220£1,494£1,447
2021£1,957£1,074£1,447£1,382
2022£1,870£1,175£1,614£1,518
2023£1,935£1,211£1,609£1,650
2024£1,804£1,219£1,753£1,735
2025£1,951£1,212£1,709£1,652
2026£1,713£1,177£1,659£1,616
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampstead Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hampstead Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025Flat 3, 57, Christchurch Hill, London, NW3 1JJFlatsLeasehold£553,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 3, 57, Christchurch Hill, London, NW3 1JJFlatsLeasehold£553,000
16 Apr 20251, Well Road, London, NW3 1LJTerracedFreehold£3,200,000
30 Apr 20265, Cannon Lane, London, NW3 1ELDetachedFreehold£12,925,000
26 Aug 20251, Cannon Lane, London, NW3 1ELOtherFreehold£2,875,000

Schools

In the NW3 1JL postcode area, located within Hampstead Town, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 1JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church Primary School, HampsteadVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryNew End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHeathside Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 1JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW3 1JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local35 Hampstead High Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 1QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miPlanet Organic6 Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1PRWalking directions to Planet Organic
0.3 miTesco Express23-27 Heath Street, London, NW3 6TRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLondon59 South End Road, London, NW3 2QBWalking directions to London

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW3 1JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Linda Chung

Hampstead Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Stephen Stark

Hampstead Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardHampstead TownE05013659
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hampstead TownE02000167
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 002EE01000899
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 1JL

Is NW3 1JL (Hampstead Town) safe?

The area around NW3 1JL records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW3 1JL?

The median sale price around NW3 1JL in Hampstead Town is £1,585,000 (about £1,412 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW3 1JL?

There are 20 schools close to NW3 1JL, including Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead (Outstanding), New End Primary School (Good) and Heathside Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW3 1JL?

The closest station to NW3 1JL is Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 378 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 1JL?

NW3 1JL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW3 1JL (Hampstead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 1JL is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Linda Chung (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Stark (Conservative and Unionist Party).