Postcode NW6 2LH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kilburn Grange Park.
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.
West Hampstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 52 ft away from NW6 2LH.
West Hampstead near NW6 2LH 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kilburn Grange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kilburn Grange Park |
| 0.3 mi | Maygrove Peace Park | Small | Walking directions to Maygrove Peace Park |
| 0.4 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 2LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | Flat C, 179 - 181, West End Lane, London, NW6 2LH | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, 167, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 178C, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AY | Flats | Leasehold | £532,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Apartment 101, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | Apartment 701, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,210,000 |
In the NW6 2LH postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0 mi | Western Foods and Wine | Blackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LS | Walking directions to Western Foods and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hemstal Self Service | 61 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2AD | Walking directions to Hemstal Self Service |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | West End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 2LH, 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 2LH 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.
The median sale price around NW6 2LH 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 2LH, including Kingsgate Primary School (Outstanding), St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 2LH is West Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 128 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.
NW6 2LH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 2LH 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).