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NW6 2LH

West End Lane

West Hampstead

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

12.2%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Hampstead is £78,946 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 52 ft away from NW6 2LH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is West Hampstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 2LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
529
Population density
5,737.5 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
190
35.92%
Other White
160
30.25%
Chinese
36
6.81%
Other
24
4.54%
Indian
21
3.97%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
280
55.78%
Level 3 (A level)
126
25.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
4.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
4.98%
No qualifications
19
3.78%
Total 16+ residents: 502

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
144
73.1%
Owns with a mortgage
17
8.63%
Social rents from council
16
8.12%
Owns outright
9
4.57%
Other social rented
8
4.06%
Total households: 197

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 2LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 2LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025Flat C, 179 - 181, West End Lane, London, NW6 2LHFlatsLeasehold£535,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 1, 167, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AUFlatsLeasehold£530,000
28 Mar 2025178C, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3AYFlatsLeasehold£532,500
24 Oct 2025Apartment 101, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZFlatsLeasehold£500,000
07 Apr 2025Apartment 701, Orwell Building, Heritage Lane, London, NW6 2AZFlatsLeasehold£1,210,000

Schools

In the NW6 2LH postcode area, located within West Hampstead, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 2LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKingsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEmmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 2LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0 miWestern Foods and WineBlackburn Road, Camden, NW6 2LSWalking directions to Western Foods and Wine
0.2 miTesco Express176 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHemstal Self Service61 Hemstal Road, London, NW6 2ADWalking directions to Hemstal Self Service
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalWest End Lane, Camden, NW6 1TAWalking directions to Sainsbury'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 2LH, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 2LH

Is NW6 2LH (West Hampstead) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near NW6 2LH?

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.

What schools are near NW6 2LH?

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.

What is the nearest station to NW6 2LH?

The closest station to NW6 2LH is West Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 128 m away, serving the Jubilee and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around NW6 2LH?

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).

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

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).