Postcode NW6 1XU 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 193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Road and Frognal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is West End Green.
West Hampstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.2% 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 189 ft away from NW6 1XU.
West Hampstead near NW6 1XU 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West End Green | Small | Walking directions to West End Green |
| 0.4 mi | Sumatra Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sumatra Road Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mill Lane Open Space |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £690,600 in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,750 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 131 | £670,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,400,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,350,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Hampstead
In the NW6 1XU postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Amazon Fresh | Camden, NW6 1HU | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.