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NW6 2BZ

Heritage Lane

West Hampstead

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Detailed insights for NW6 2BZ

Overview

Postcode NW6 2BZ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kilburn Grange Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

West Hampstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% 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 0 ft away from NW6 2BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hampstead near NW6 2BZ 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 West Hampstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 2BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

West Hampstead

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to West Hampstead
0.2 mi

2

West Hampstead Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to West Hampstead Thameslink
0.3 mi

2

Brondesbury

Overground

Walking directions to Brondesbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 2BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKilburn Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Kilburn Grange Park
0.2 miMaygrove Peace ParkSmallWalking directions to Maygrove Peace Park
0.4 miWest End GreenSmallWalking directions to West End Green

Area Profile

Population
570
Population density
13,294.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
76.5(+185%)
Shoplifting
32.79(+228%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.1(-10%)
Theft from the person
21.47(+129%)
Other theft
16.78(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
31.46%
Other White
115
20.21%
African
43
7.56%
Indian
39
6.85%
Bangladeshi
27
4.75%
Total population: 569

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
280
62.64%
No qualifications
44
9.84%
Level 3 (A level)
41
9.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
7.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 447

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
37.19%
Other social rented
59
24.38%
Owns with a mortgage
37
15.29%
Shared ownership
18
7.44%
Owns outright
16
6.61%
Total households: 242

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 2BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 2BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Apartment 304, Milne Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AFFlatsLeasehold£480,000
05 Dec 2025Apartment 703, Milne Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AFFlatsLeasehold£830,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 901, Milne Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AFFlatsLeasehold£515,000
28 Jul 202582, Iverson Road, London, NW6 2HHOtherFreehold£36,000
10 May 2025First Floor Flat, 92, Iverson Road, London, NW6 2HHFlatsLeasehold£579,000

Schools

In the NW6 2BZ postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 2BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWest Hampstead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEmmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 2BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHemstal Self Service61 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADWalking directions to Hemstal Self Service
0.2 miWestern Foods and WineBlackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Western Foods and Wine
0.2 miNisa LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miTesco Express176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSabbary's Local73-75 Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 4JYWalking directions to Sabbary's Local

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 2BZ, 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 010EE01000973
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 2BZ

Is NW6 2BZ (West Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 2BZ records about 114 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW6 2BZ?

The median sale price around NW6 2BZ 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 2BZ?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 2BZ, including Kingsgate Primary School (Outstanding), West Hampstead Primary School (Good) and Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 2BZ?

The closest station to NW6 2BZ is West Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 287 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around NW6 2BZ?

NW6 2BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 2BZ (West Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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