Postcode NW6 2LG 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 West Hampstead, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kilburn Grange Park.
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.
South Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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.
The average income per household in South Hampstead is £92,018 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 288 ft away from NW6 2LG.
South Hampstead near NW6 2LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Hampstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brondesbury | Overground | Walking directions to Brondesbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kilburn Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kilburn Grange Park |
| 0.4 mi | Maygrove Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Maygrove Peace Park |
| 0.5 mi | West End Green | Small | Walking directions to West End Green |
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 2LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 78, West End Lane, London, NW6 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £635,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 79, Compayne Gardens, London, NW6 3RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Flat C, 179 - 181, West End Lane, London, NW6 2LH | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat D, 16, Hilltop Road, London, NW6 2PY | Flats | Leasehold | £447,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Flat 69, Embassy House, West End Lane, London, NW6 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the NW6 2LG postcode area, located within South Hampstead, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Western Foods and Wine | Blackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Western Foods and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Hemstal Self Service | 61 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2AD | Walking directions to Hemstal Self Service |
| 0.2 mi | Sabbary's Local | 73-75 Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 4JY | Walking directions to Sabbary's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2LG, 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 2LG 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.
The median sale price around NW6 2LG in South 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 2LG, including Kingsgate Primary School (Outstanding), St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 2LG is West Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 232 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.
NW6 2LG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 2LG 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).