Postcode NW6 3JL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
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 11.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 3JL.
Swiss Cottage near NW6 3JL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.4 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 |
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 3JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 54, Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SL | Terraced | Freehold | £2,835,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 1, Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LP | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Garden Flat, 1 & A Half, Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LP | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 16, Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,850,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, 30, Compayne Gardens, London, NW6 3DN | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 |
In the NW6 3JL postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 3JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SK Mart | 17 Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HX | Walking directions to SK Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 199 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6NN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Pricewise Food & Wine | Canfield Gardens, Camden, NW3 6LP | Walking directions to Pricewise Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Fairprice superstore | 10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SG | Walking directions to Fairprice superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 3JL, 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 3JL 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 3JL 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 3JL, including Broadhurst School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Good) and North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW6 3JL is Finchley Road in TfL zone 2, about 290 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.
NW6 3JL 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 3JL 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).