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NW6 2AD

Hemstal Road

West Hampstead

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Detailed insights for NW6 2AD

Overview

Postcode NW6 2AD is located in a major urban area, within the West Hampstead ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the South Hampstead area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Hampstead is £92,018 per year. The nearest station is Brondesbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kilburn Grange Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

South Hampstead has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.9%

Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in South Hampstead is £92,018 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 2AD.

Flood risk

No risk

South Hampstead near NW6 2AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Brondesbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 2AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brondesbury

Overground

Walking directions to Brondesbury
0.3 mi

2

West Hampstead

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to West Hampstead
0.3 mi

2

West Hampstead Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 2AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miKilburn Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Kilburn Grange Park
0.3 miMaygrove Peace ParkSmallWalking directions to Maygrove Peace Park
0.4 miSumatra Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Sumatra Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
21,512.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.97(+75%)
Other theft
25.19(+120%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.46(-28%)
Vehicle crime
18.38(+96%)
Burglary
14.3(+161%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
44.02%
Other White
54
20.85%
Other
15
5.79%
African
12
4.63%
Irish
11
4.25%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
62.79%
No qualifications
23
10.7%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.26%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
35.19%
Social rents from council
24
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.44%
Owns outright
18
16.67%
Other social rented
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

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 2AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 2AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Lower And Ground Floor Flat, 35, Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADFlatsLeasehold£840,000
28 May 202559, Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADOtherFreehold£5,000
16 May 202557, Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADOtherFreehold£292,000
28 Mar 202569, Dynham Road, London, NW6 2NTTerracedFreehold£1,480,000
09 Mar 2026Flat 3, Beacon House, Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2AGFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the NW6 2AD postcode area, located within South Hampstead, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 2AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKingsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKilburn Grange SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 2AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 2AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHemstal Self Service61 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADWalking directions to Hemstal Self Service
0.1 miSabbary's Local73-75 Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 4JYWalking directions to Sabbary's Local
0.2 miThe ValleyKilburn High Road, Camden, NW6 4JPWalking directions to The Valley
0.2 miKilburn Food Market249 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JNWalking directions to Kilburn Food Market
0.2 miAround the Clock 24 hour Off License261 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JRWalking directions to Around the Clock 24 hour Off License

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 2AD, 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)South HampsteadE02000181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 016EE01000968
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 2AD

Is NW6 2AD (South Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 2AD records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NW6 2AD?

The median sale price around NW6 2AD in South 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 2AD?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 2AD, including Kingsgate Primary School (Outstanding), St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Kilburn Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 2AD?

The closest station to NW6 2AD is Brondesbury in TfL zone 2, about 456 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 2AD?

NW6 2AD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 2AD (South Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 2AD 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).