Postcode NW6 3JA is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Swiss Cottage area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swiss Cottage Open Space.
Swiss Cottage has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from NW6 3JA.
Swiss Cottage near NW6 3JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finchley Road and Frognal | Overground | Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Meadow | Small | Walking directions to The Meadow |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £5,600,575.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,000,000 | £1,002 |
| Detached | 3 | £2,660,000 | £969 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,315,028 | £1,016 |
| Flats | 69 | £665,000 | £851 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £622,500 | — | — |
| 2017 | £693,750 | £1,050,000 | £2,427,500 |
| 2018 | £630,000 | £3,058,000 | £2,015,000 |
| 2019 | £718,875 | £2,882,500 | £2,090,000 |
| 2020 | £687,500 | £2,652,500 | £1,400,000 |
| 2021 | £717,500 | £2,220,000 | £2,000,000 |
| 2022 | £790,000 | £2,735,000 | £1,820,000 |
| 2023 | £642,000 | £5,100,000 | £1,925,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £3,610,000 | £3,025,000 |
| 2025 | £684,250 | £2,850,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2026 | £561,250 | — | £1,785,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £938 | — | — |
| 2017 | £946 | £920 | £1,113 |
| 2018 | £924 | £2,179 | £970 |
| 2019 | £838 | £1,249 | £1,090 |
| 2020 | £926 | £1,028 | £1,262 |
| 2021 | £891 | £1,151 | £1,174 |
| 2022 | £907 | £1,023 | £1,127 |
| 2023 | £921 | £1,092 | £1,118 |
| 2024 | £911 | £1,154 | £1,068 |
| 2025 | £940 | £1,002 | £1,057 |
| 2026 | £849 | — | £1,185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 3JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 46, St. Johns Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LE | Flats | Leasehold | £780,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Flat 60, St. Johns Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LE | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 25, St. Johns Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 30, St. Johns Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Goldhurst Mansions, 13, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HY | Flats | Leasehold | £685,000 |
In the NW6 3JA postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 3JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Waitrose | 199 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6NN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0 mi | SK Mart | 17 Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HX | Walking directions to SK Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Pricewise Food & Wine | Canfield Gardens, Camden, NW3 6LP | Walking directions to Pricewise Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Shrinath cash & carry | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to Shrinath cash & carry |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 255 Finchley Road, Finchley, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 3JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arun Kumar
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Francesca Marie Reynolds
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Izzy Lenga
South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW6 3JA records about 147 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 3JA in Swiss Cottage is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW6 3JA, including Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Good), South Hampstead High School and Broadhurst School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 3JA is Finchley Road in TfL zone 2, about 105 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
NW6 3JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,200 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 3JA is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arun Kumar (Labour Party), Francesca Marie Reynolds (Labour Party) and Izzy Lenga (Labour Party).