Postcode NW3 6JS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
Swiss Cottage has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,200 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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 14 ft away from NW3 6JS.
Swiss Cottage near NW3 6JS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
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 6JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, Harrold House, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6JX | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, Harben Road, London, NW6 4RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Garden Flat, 27, College Crescent, London, NW3 5LH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,950,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | Flat 1, 26, College Crescent, London, NW3 5LH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,700,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Naseby Close, London, NW6 4EY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,785,000 |
In the NW3 6JS postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 1 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 | South Hampstead High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
South Hampstead High School GDST ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW3 6JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
| 0 mi | New Istanbul Supermarket | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to New Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Shrinath cash & carry | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to Shrinath cash & carry |
| 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 |
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 6JS, 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 6JS records about 147 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, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW3 6JS 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 6JS, including South Hampstead High School GDST, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Outstanding) and Central School of Speech and Drama. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW3 6JS is Swiss Cottage in TfL zone 2, about 217 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW3 6JS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,200 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 6JS 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).