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NW6 1XT

Beswick Mews

West Hampstead

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Detailed insights for NW6 1XT

Overview

Postcode NW6 1XT 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 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is West End Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
59.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.1%

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.

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 rail, approximately 118 ft away from NW6 1XT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 1XT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal
0.3 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 1XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest End GreenSmallWalking directions to West End Green
0.5 miSumatra Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Sumatra Road Open Space
0.4 miMill Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mill Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
33,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
89.75(+234%)
Shoplifting
68.33(+584%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.89(+48%)
Theft from the person
37.74(+302%)
Other theft
32.64(+186%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
24.03%
Other White
61
15.76%
Other Asian
55
14.21%
African
40
10.34%
Irish
24
6.2%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
48.73%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.65%
No qualifications
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.87%
Other
18
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
42.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
25.57%
Other social rented
30
17.05%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.09%
Owns outright
11
6.25%
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 1XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 1XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202511, Wedgwood Walk, London, NW6 1XRFlatsLeasehold£405,000
17 Dec 202537, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DXTerracedFreehold£1,175,000
21 Mar 202531B, Lithos Road, London, NW3 6DXFlatsLeasehold£398,500
30 May 202534, Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NETerracedFreehold£850,000
03 Apr 2025Ground Floor Garage And Office, 14, Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NEOtherLeasehold£193,000

Schools

In the NW6 1XT postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 1XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSouthbank International School HampsteadOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep SchoolsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity College SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 1XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miLondisFinchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DTWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1XT, 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 010DE01000972
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 1XT

Is NW6 1XT (West Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 1XT 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.

What is the average house price near NW6 1XT?

The median sale price around NW6 1XT 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 1XT?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 1XT, including Southbank International School Hampstead, North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools and University College School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 1XT?

The closest station to NW6 1XT is Finchley Road and Frognal in TfL zone 2, about 187 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 1XT?

NW6 1XT 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).

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

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