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NW3 1NY

Downshire Hill

Hampstead Town

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Detailed insights for NW3 1NY

Overview

Postcode NW3 1NY is located in a major urban area, within the Hampstead Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzjohns & Royal Free area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzjohns & Royal Free is £98,428 per year. The nearest station is Hampstead Heath, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hampstead Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Fitzjohns & Royal Free has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Fitzjohns & Royal Free has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Fitzjohns & Royal Free is £98,428 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from NW3 1NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzjohns & Royal Free near NW3 1NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for NW3 1NY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Hampstead Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Hampstead Heath
0.3 mi

2

Hampstead

Northern

Walking directions to Hampstead
0.5 mi

2

Belsize Park

Northern

Walking directions to Belsize Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW3 1NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHampstead GreenSmallWalking directions to Hampstead Green

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
8,203.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.69(-38%)
Vehicle crime
13.48(+44%)
Burglary
11.55(+111%)
Other theft
9.63(-16%)
Theft from the person
8.99(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
47.08%
Other White
74
30.83%
Other
15
6.25%
Irish
11
4.58%
Indian
8
3.33%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
78.65%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.77%
No qualifications
9
4.69%
Other
3
1.56%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
37.11%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.62%
Social rents from council
2
2.06%
Other social rented
1
1.03%
Total households: 97

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Flat 5, Hampstead Hill Mansions, Downshire Hill, London, NW3 1NYFlatsLeasehold£2,280,000
17 Dec 20258, Downshire Hill, London, NW3 1NRTerracedFreehold£3,875,000
11 Aug 202513, Hampstead Hill Gardens, London, NW3 2PHDetachedFreehold£13,865,000
21 Mar 20251A, Hampstead Hill Gardens, London, NW3 2PHFlatsLeasehold£690,000
01 May 2026Flat 4, 31, Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 5UJFlatsLeasehold£965,000

Schools

In the NW3 1NY postcode area, located within Fitzjohns & Royal Free, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 1NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Academy SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Senior SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMaria Montessori SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 1NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW3 1NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPlanet Organic6 Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1PRWalking directions to Planet Organic
0.2 miLondon59 South End Road, London, NW3 2QBWalking directions to London
0.2 miRetail 2421 South End Road, London, NW3 2PTWalking directions to Retail 24
0.3 miM&S Foodhall10 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PSWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miHamstead Supermarket & Off LicenseSouth End Green, Camden, NW3 2LLWalking directions to Hamstead Supermarket & Off License

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 1NY, 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)Fitzjohns & Royal FreeE02000173
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 008DE01000897
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 1NY

Is NW3 1NY (Fitzjohns & Royal Free) safe?

The area around NW3 1NY records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NW3 1NY?

The median sale price around NW3 1NY in Fitzjohns & Royal Free 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 1NY?

There are 20 schools close to NW3 1NY, including The Academy School (Outstanding), North Bridge House Senior School and Maria Montessori School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW3 1NY?

The closest station to NW3 1NY is Hampstead Heath in TfL zone 3, about 364 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 1NY?

NW3 1NY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW3 1NY (Fitzjohns & Royal Free) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 1NY 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).