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NW3 1QE

Hampstead High Street

Hampstead Town

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Detailed insights for NW3 1QE

Overview

Postcode NW3 1QE 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hampstead Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Hampstead Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hampstead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from NW3 1QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hampstead Town near NW3 1QE 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 located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW3 1QE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

2

Hampstead

Northern

Walking directions to Hampstead
0.5 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal
0.5 mi

3

Hampstead Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Hampstead Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW3 1QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHampstead GreenSmallWalking directions to Hampstead Green

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
12,352.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
86.34(+764%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.35(-9%)
Other theft
25.77(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.2(-14%)
Vehicle crime
17.4(+86%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
37.07%
Other White
86
37.07%
Irish
14
6.03%
Chinese
9
3.88%
Other Asian
6
2.59%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
78.16%
No qualifications
15
7.28%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.83%
Other
3
1.46%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
66.91%
Owns outright
19
13.67%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.47%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.76%
Social rents from council
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 1QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 2026Flat 3, 62, Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1QHFlatsLeasehold£800,000
30 Jun 202564A, Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1QHFlatsLeasehold£457,250
05 Jun 202624, Flask Walk, London, NW3 1HETerracedFreehold£1,800,000
28 Nov 2025Side Door, 16, Flask Walk, London, NW3 1HEOtherFreehold£1,500,000
16 May 202524, Flask Walk, London, NW3 1HETerracedFreehold£1,510,000

Schools

In the NW3 1QE postcode area, located within Hampstead Town, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 1QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHampstead Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableHeathside Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryNew End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 1QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW3 1QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local35 Hampstead High Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 1QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express23-27 Heath Street, London, NW3 6TRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPlanet Organic6 Hampstead High Street, London, NW3 1PRWalking directions to Planet Organic
0.5 miLondon59 South End Road, London, NW3 2QBWalking directions to London
0.5 miCostcutter305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter

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 1QE, 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 002CE01000895
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 1QE

Is NW3 1QE (Hampstead Town) safe?

The area around NW3 1QE records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1QE?

The median sale price around NW3 1QE 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 1QE?

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

What is the nearest station to NW3 1QE?

The closest station to NW3 1QE is Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 38 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 1QE?

NW3 1QE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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