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, 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 West Hampstead Thameslink, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Maygrove Peace Park.
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 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 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 1XY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat C, 7, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HT | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 8, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £4,575,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Garage 3, 20, Crediton Hill, London, NW6 1HP | Other | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 5, 22, Lymington Road, London, NW6 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 18B, Lymington Road, London, NW6 1HY | Flats | Leasehold | £895,000 |
In the NW6 1XY postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 1XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6DT | Walking directions to Londis |
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 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
The area around NW6 1XY 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 1XY 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 1XY, including Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good), North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools and Southbank International School Hampstead. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 1XY is West Hampstead Thameslink in TfL zone 2, about 299 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW6 1XY 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 1XY 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).