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NW6 1HR

Crediton Hill

West Hampstead

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Detailed insights for NW6 1HR

Overview

Postcode NW6 1HR 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 average crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maygrove Peace Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

West Hampstead has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Hampstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from NW6 1HR.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hampstead near NW6 1HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is West Hampstead Thameslink located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 1HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

West Hampstead Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink
0.3 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal
0.3 mi

2

West Hampstead

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to West Hampstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 1HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMaygrove Peace ParkSmallWalking directions to Maygrove Peace Park
0.4 miFortune GreenSmallWalking directions to Fortune Green
0.2 miWest End GreenSmallWalking directions to West End Green

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
12,709 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.03(-42%)
Vehicle crime
12.57(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.02(-55%)
Shoplifting
11.48(+15%)
Theft from the person
8.74(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
42.63%
Other White
98
25.79%
Indian
20
5.26%
Other Asian
15
3.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
3.95%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
289
86.79%
Level 3 (A level)
21
6.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.6%
No qualifications
9
2.7%
Other
2
0.6%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
52.84%
Owns with a mortgage
41
23.3%
Owns outright
31
17.61%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.98%
Other social rented
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in West Hampstead

Median price£694,250
Price per sq ft£925
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £859K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,884,000£1,255
Terraced10£1,500,000£1,017
Flats84£630,000£899

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hampstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 1HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 1HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 6, 48, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HRFlatsLeasehold£546,350
17 Nov 202542, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£3,175,000
18 Mar 202576C, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HRFlatsLeasehold£600,000
16 Oct 2025Flat 25, Yale Court, Honeybourne Road, London, NW6 1JGFlatsLeasehold£500,000
14 Aug 2025296, West End Lane, London, NW6 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,593,000

Schools

In the NW6 1HR postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 1HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEmmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Margaret's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 1HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLittle WaitroseCamden, NW6 1RPWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miTesco Express176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCostcutter305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miLondisFinchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW6 1HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aarti Dimple Wadhwani

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Janet Clementine Grauberg

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Patrick Thomas Stillman

West Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardWest HampsteadE05013671
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West HampsteadE02000175
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 010AE01000969
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 1HR

Is NW6 1HR (West Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 1HR records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NW6 1HR?

The median sale price around NW6 1HR in West Hampstead is £694,250 (about £925 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW6 1HR?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 1HR, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), University College School and St Margaret's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 1HR?

The closest station to NW6 1HR is West Hampstead Thameslink in TfL zone 2, about 416 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 1HR?

NW6 1HR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 1HR (West Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 1HR 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).