Postcode NW3 6LH is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead ward 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 nearest station is Swiss Cottage, 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 the United Kingdom, 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 21 ft away from NW3 6LH.
Swiss Cottage near NW3 6LH 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £5,600,575.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,000,000 | £1,002 |
| Detached | 3 | £2,660,000 | £969 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,315,028 | £1,016 |
| Flats | 69 | £665,000 | £851 |
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 | £684,250 | £2,850,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2026 | £561,250 | — | £1,785,000 |
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 | £940 | £1,002 | £1,057 |
| 2026 | £849 | — | £1,185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW3 6LH.
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 19, Naseby Close, London, NW6 4EY | Terraced | Freehold | £2,100,000 |
In the NW3 6LH postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW3 6LH
| 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 6LH, 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 6LH 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NW3 6LH in Swiss Cottage is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW3 6LH, including South Hampstead High School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Good) and Central School of Speech and Drama. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW3 6LH is Swiss Cottage in TfL zone 2, about 232 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW3 6LH 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 6LH 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).