Postcode NW6 1XR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Finchley Road and Frognal, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is West End Green.
West Hampstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.1% 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 149 ft away from NW6 1XR.
West Hampstead near NW6 1XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West End Green | Small | Walking directions to West End Green |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mill Lane Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
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 1XR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 11, Wedgwood Walk, London, NW6 1XR | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 37, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DX | Terraced | Freehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 31B, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DX | Flats | Leasehold | £398,500 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 15, Mandeville Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6HB | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Lower Ground Floor Flat, 224, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DH | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 |
In the NW6 1XR postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 255 Finchley Road, Finchley, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1XR, 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 1XR records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1XR 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 1XR, including Southbank International School Hampstead, University College School and North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 1XR is Finchley Road and Frognal in TfL zone 2, about 129 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW6 1XR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,807 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 1XR 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).