Postcode NW3 6HT is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead area of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Swiss Cottage area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year. The median sale price in South Hampstead is £665,000 (around £876 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £510,000 and £1,000,000. The nearest station is Swiss Cottage, about 0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
Swiss Cottage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,800 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from NW3 6HT.
Swiss Cottage near NW3 6HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swiss Cottage located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.1 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | The Meadow | Small | Walking directions to The Meadow |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 (about £876 per square foot) in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £7,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,785,000 | £955 |
| Detached | 3 | £2,660,000 | £969 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,460,000 | £1,185 |
| Flats | 82 | £636,000 | £853 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £622,500 | — | — |
| 2017 | £693,750 | £1,050,000 | £2,427,500 |
| 2018 | £630,000 | £3,058,000 | £2,015,000 |
| 2019 | £718,875 | £2,882,500 | £2,090,000 |
| 2020 | £687,500 | £2,652,500 | £1,400,000 |
| 2021 | £717,500 | £2,220,000 | £2,000,000 |
| 2022 | £790,000 | £2,735,000 | £1,820,000 |
| 2023 | £642,000 | £5,100,000 | £1,925,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £3,610,000 | £3,025,000 |
| 2025 | £679,500 | £2,850,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2026 | £573,750 | £7,125,000 | £1,887,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £938 | — | — |
| 2017 | £946 | £920 | £1,113 |
| 2018 | £924 | £2,179 | £970 |
| 2019 | £838 | £1,249 | £1,090 |
| 2020 | £926 | £1,028 | £1,262 |
| 2021 | £891 | £1,151 | £1,174 |
| 2022 | £907 | £1,023 | £1,127 |
| 2023 | £921 | £1,092 | £1,118 |
| 2024 | £911 | £1,154 | £1,068 |
| 2025 | £937 | £1,002 | £1,057 |
| 2026 | £853 | £955 | £1,174 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 6HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 23, Cresta House, 133, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6HT | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 24, Dobson Close, London, NW6 4RS | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 78, Dobson Close, London, NW6 4RU | Flats | Leasehold | £562,500 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Flat 15, Farjeon House, Hilgrove Road, London, NW6 4TL | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Flat 20, Regency Lodge, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 5EE | Flats | Leasehold | £883,500 |
In the NW3 6HT postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Central School of Speech and Drama | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Central School of Speech and Drama ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The UCL Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. | |
The UCL Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Trevor-Roberts School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Trevor-Roberts School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW3 6HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Emerald Food & Wine | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6HY | Walking directions to Emerald Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6JH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 17-21 Northways, London, NW3 5EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | AA Food | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 5EG | Walking directions to AA Food |
| 0.1 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW3 6HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arun Kumar
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Francesca Marie Reynolds
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Izzy Lenga
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW3 6HT records about 197 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, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NW3 6HT in South Hampstead is £665,000 (about £876 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW3 6HT, including Central School of Speech and Drama, The UCL Academy (Good) and Trevor-Roberts School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW3 6HT is Swiss Cottage in TfL zone 2, about 23 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW3 6HT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW3 6HT is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arun Kumar (Labour Party), Francesca Marie Reynolds (Labour Party) and Izzy Lenga (Labour Party).