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NW3 2AA

Hampstead Town

Camden

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Overview

Postcode NW3 2AA 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hampstead Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
287
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Fitzjohns & Royal Free has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzjohns & Royal Free has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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 0 ft away from NW3 2AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzjohns & Royal Free near NW3 2AA 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 2AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Hampstead Heath

Overground

Walking directions to Hampstead Heath
0.3 mi

2

Belsize Park

Northern

Walking directions to Belsize Park
0.5 mi

2

Hampstead

Northern

Walking directions to Hampstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW3 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miHampstead GreenSmallWalking directions to Hampstead Green

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
5,530 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.84(+208%)
Shoplifting
93.32(+834%)
Public order
48.55(+618%)
Theft from the person
41.61(+344%)
Other theft
40.35(+253%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
36.22%
Other White
104
33.33%
Chinese
16
5.13%
Indian
16
5.13%
Other
10
3.21%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
183
74.69%
Level 3 (A level)
17
6.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.9%
No qualifications
9
3.67%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
27.08%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.22%
Social rents from council
17
11.81%
Other social rented
10
6.94%
Total households: 144

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 7A, 3, Rosslyn Hill, London, NW3 5ULFlatsLeasehold£1,592,500
17 Oct 202516 - 18A, Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5ABFlatsLeasehold£954,000
29 Apr 2026Flat 1, Belle Vue Apartments, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2AQFlatsLeasehold£705,000
17 Sept 2025Flat 5, Belle Vue Apartments, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2AQFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 51, Belle Vue Apartments, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2AQFlatsLeasehold£904,309

Schools

In the NW3 2AA postcode area, located within Fitzjohns & Royal Free, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableHampstead Hill SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryRosary Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRoyal Free Hospital Children's SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW3 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Foodhall10 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PSWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miRetail 2421 South End Road, London, NW3 2PTWalking directions to Retail 24
0.2 miKavanagh's199-205 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4QGWalking directions to Kavanagh's
0.2 miHamstead Supermarket & Off LicenseSouth End Green, Camden, NW3 2LLWalking directions to Hamstead Supermarket & Off License
0.2 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 2AA, 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 008EE01000898
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 2AA

Is NW3 2AA (Fitzjohns & Royal Free) safe?

The area around NW3 2AA records about 287 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2AA?

The median sale price around NW3 2AA 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 2AA?

There are 20 schools close to NW3 2AA, including Hampstead Hill School, Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good) and Royal Free Hospital Children's School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW3 2AA?

The closest station to NW3 2AA is Hampstead Heath in TfL zone 3, about 314 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 2AA?

NW3 2AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW3 2AA (Fitzjohns & Royal Free) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 2AA 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).