Postcode NW6 1BS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below 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 West Hampstead Thameslink, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hampstead Cemetery.
West Hampstead has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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.
The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 1BS.
West Hampstead near NW6 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Hampstead Thameslink located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | West Hampstead | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to West Hampstead |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hampstead Cemetery | Large | Walking directions to Hampstead Cemetery |
| 0.2 mi | Maygrove Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Maygrove Peace Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fortune Green | Small | Walking directions to Fortune Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,884,000 | £1,255 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,500,000 | £1,017 |
| Flats | 84 | £630,000 | £899 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 1BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 1A, Holmdale Road, London, NW6 1BE | Flats | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 38C, Narcissus Road, London, NW6 1TH | Flats | Leasehold | £424,418 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Second Floor Flat, 42, Holmdale Road, London, NW6 1BL | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 56, Holmdale Road, London, NW6 1BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £915,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 4F, Welbeck Mansions, Inglewood Road, London, NW6 1QX | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 |
In the NW6 1BS postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Camden, NW6 1RP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 33 Mill Lane, London, NW6 1NY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Western Foods and Wine | Blackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Western Foods and Wine |
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 NW6 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aarti Dimple Wadhwani
West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Clementine Grauberg
West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick Thomas Stillman
West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW6 1BS records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 NW6 1BS in West Hampstead is £694,250 (about £925 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW6 1BS, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), West Hampstead Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 1BS is West Hampstead Thameslink in TfL zone 2, about 317 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW6 1BS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,496 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 NW6 1BS 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).