Postcode NW3 6EL is located in a major urban area, within the West Hampstead ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the West Hampstead area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is West End Green.
West Hampstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from NW3 6EL.
West Hampstead near NW3 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West Hampstead | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to West Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West End Green | Small | Walking directions to West End Green |
| 0.5 mi | Mill Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mill Lane Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
Based on 142 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 131 | £670,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,400,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,350,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Hampstead
In the NW3 6EL postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 255 Finchley Road, Finchley, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Pricewise Food & Wine | Canfield Gardens, Camden, NW3 6LP | Walking directions to Pricewise Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.