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NW3 6EN

West Hampstead

Camden

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Detailed insights for NW3 6EN

Overview

Postcode NW3 6EN 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 191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal, about 0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is West End Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
45.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

West Hampstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.5%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from NW3 6EN.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hampstead near NW3 6EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW3 6EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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 Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW3 6EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest End GreenSmallWalking directions to West End Green
0.5 miMill Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mill Lane Open Space
0.1 miLithos Road Communal ParkSmallWalking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
21,634.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
89.75(+234%)
Shoplifting
68.33(+584%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.89(+48%)
Theft from the person
37.74(+302%)
Other theft
32.64(+186%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
57
25.11%
Other White
41
18.06%
African
34
14.98%
Other
17
7.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
6.61%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
47.57%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.02%
No qualifications
25
12.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.34%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
50%
Other social rented
50
44.64%
Owns outright
3
2.68%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in West Hampstead

Median price£694,250
Price per sq ft£925
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £859K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £694,250 (about £925 per square foot) in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £4,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,884,000£1,255
Terraced10£1,500,000£1,017
Flats84£630,000£899

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£710,000£3,000,000£1,850,000
2017£742,400£1,600,000£1,535,000
2018£600,000£2,013,750£1,425,000
2019£530,000£1,840,525£1,177,500
2020£680,000£2,130,000£1,092,625
2021£638,500£3,250,000£1,480,000
2022£672,500£2,800,000£1,365,000
2023£610,000£1,750,000£1,037,950
2024£780,000£2,186,700£1,475,000
2025£632,500£2,884,000£1,366,000
2026£590,000£1,201,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£875£1,154£1,011
2017£947£947£922
2018£843£917£858
2019£833£840£717
2020£900£784£994
2021£871£1,263£974
2022£883£1,278£973
2023£871£1,211£982
2024£1,068£1,015£877
2025£934£1,255£1,017
2026£882£1,010
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 6EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 6EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202511, Wedgwood Walk, London, NW6 1XRFlatsLeasehold£405,000
17 Dec 202537, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DXTerracedFreehold£1,175,000
21 Mar 202531B, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DXFlatsLeasehold£398,500
30 May 202534, Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NETerracedFreehold£850,000
03 Apr 2025Ground Floor Garage And Office, 14, Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NEOtherLeasehold£193,000

Schools

In the NW3 6EN postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW3 6EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSouthbank International School HampsteadOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep SchoolsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 6EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW3 6EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miLondisFinchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi255 Finchley Road, Finchley, London, NW3 6LUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPricewise Food & WineCanfield Gardens, Camden, NW3 6LPWalking directions to Pricewise Food & Wine

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 6EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aarti Dimple Wadhwani

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Janet Clementine Grauberg

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrick Thomas Stillman

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardWest HampsteadE05013671
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West HampsteadE02000175
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 010DE01000972
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW3 6EN

Is NW3 6EN (West Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW3 6EN records about 192 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW3 6EN?

The median sale price around NW3 6EN in West Hampstead is £694,250 (about £925 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW3 6EN?

There are 20 schools close to NW3 6EN, including Southbank International School Hampstead, University College School and North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW3 6EN?

The closest station to NW3 6EN is Finchley Road and Frognal in TfL zone 2, about 24 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW3 6EN?

NW3 6EN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW3 6EN (West Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 6EN is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aarti Dimple Wadhwani (Liberal Democrats), Janet Clementine Grauberg (Liberal Democrats) and Patrick Thomas Stillman (Liberal Democrats).