Postcode NW3 6JY 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 Finchley Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 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 22 ft away from NW3 6JY.
Swiss Cottage near NW3 6JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.4 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 6JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, Chalford, 177, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LG | Flats | Leasehold | £371,250 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Flat 20, Marlborough House, 179 - 189, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Flat 30, Marlborough House, 179 - 189, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Naseby Close, London, NW6 4EY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,785,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 14, Naseby Close, London, NW6 4EY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,460,000 |
In the NW3 6JY 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 | 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 | South Hampstead High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
South Hampstead High School GDST ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Broadhurst School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW3 6JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SK Mart | 17 Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HX | Walking directions to SK Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Shrinath cash & carry | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to Shrinath cash & carry |
| 0.1 mi | New Istanbul Supermarket | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to New Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 199 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6NN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 6JY, 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 6JY 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 6JY 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 6JY, including Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Outstanding), South Hampstead High School GDST and Broadhurst School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW3 6JY is Finchley Road in TfL zone 2, about 222 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
NW3 6JY 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 6JY 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).