Postcode insights

NW6 1HX

Lymington Road

West Hampstead

Property search →

Interactive map showing NW6 1HX and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for NW6 1HX

Overview

Postcode NW6 1HX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 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
2.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from NW6 1HX.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hampstead near NW6 1HX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 1HX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

West Hampstead Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink
0.1 mi

2

West Hampstead

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to West Hampstead
0.3 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
17,074.8 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
91
36.4%
Other White
69
27.6%
Indian
18
7.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
6.4%
Other
13
5.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
70.98%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.8%
No qualifications
11
4.91%
Other
6
2.68%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
64.52%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.13%
Owns outright
17
13.71%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 1HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 1HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025202, West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGTerracedFreehold£1,535,000
24 Mar 2025198, West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGTerracedFreehold£2,500,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 5, 19, Fawley Road, London, NW6 1SHFlatsLeasehold£615,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 5, 19, Fawley Road, London, NW6 1SHFlatsLeasehold£615,000
08 May 2026Flat 5, 22, Lymington Road, London, NW6 1HYFlatsLeasehold£590,000

Schools

In the NW6 1HX postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Hampstead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableUniversity College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 1HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 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 miWestern Foods and WineBlackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Western Foods and Wine
0.2 miNisa LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 1HX, 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 1HX

Is NW6 1HX (West Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 1HX 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 1HX?

The median sale price around NW6 1HX 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 1HX?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 1HX, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), West Hampstead Primary School (Good) and University College School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 1HX?

The closest station to NW6 1HX is West Hampstead Thameslink in TfL zone 2, about 144 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 1HX?

NW6 1HX 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 1HX (West Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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