Postcode NW6 1LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 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 23,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 1LJ.
West Hampstead near NW6 1LJ 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hampstead Cemetery | Large | Walking directions to Hampstead Cemetery |
| 0.4 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 1LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | 258A - 258B, West End Lane, London, NW6 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 91, Harvard Court, Honeybourne Road, London, NW6 1HW | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Ground Floor Lock Up, 311, West End Lane, London, NW6 1RD | Other | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 6, Alexandra Mansions, 347, West End Lane, London, NW6 1LU | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Flat 6A, Alexandra Mansions, 347, West End Lane, London, NW6 1LU | Flats | Leasehold | £595,000 |
In the NW6 1LJ postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little Waitrose | Camden, NW6 1RP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 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 | Tesco Express | 59 Fortune Green Road, London, NW6 1DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 1LJ, 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 1LJ 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.
The median sale price around NW6 1LJ 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 1LJ, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), West Hampstead Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 1LJ is West Hampstead Thameslink in TfL zone 2, about 373 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW6 1LJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 1LJ 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).