Postcode NW6 1SB 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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, about 0 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kilburn Grange Park.
West Hampstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from NW6 1SB.
West Hampstead near NW6 1SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Hampstead located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | West Hampstead | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to West Hampstead |
| 0.1 mi | 2 | West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kilburn Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kilburn Grange Park |
| 0.3 mi | Maygrove Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Maygrove Peace Park |
| 0.3 mi | West End Green | Small | Walking directions to West End 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 1SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Apartment Ug.04, West Hampstead Central, West End Lane, London, NW6 1SD | Flats | Leasehold | £203,750 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 178C, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AY | Flats | Leasehold | £532,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Apartment 101, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | Apartment 701, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,210,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, 167, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 |
In the NW6 1SB postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Western Foods and Wine | Blackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Western Foods and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Camden, NW6 1RP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
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 1SB, 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 1SB records about 114 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 NW6 1SB 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 1SB, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), Kingsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and West Hampstead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 1SB is West Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 34 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.
NW6 1SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,530 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 1SB 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).