Postcode NW6 1XY 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. The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year. The nearest station is West Hampstead Thameslink located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Maygrove Peace Park.
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 191.7 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from NW6 1XY.
West Hampstead near NW6 1XY 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 |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | West Hampstead | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to West Hampstead |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Maygrove Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Maygrove Peace Park |
| 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 |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £682,500 in West Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 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 | 102 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,176,250 |
10 year median price trend in West Hampstead
In the NW6 1XY postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amazon Fresh | Camden, NW6 1HU | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Western Foods and Wine | Blackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Western Foods and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 305 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
Elected local representatives for NW6 1XY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.