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NW6 3JX

Canfield Gardens

South Hampstead

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Overview

Postcode NW6 3JX is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the South Hampstead area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 Finchley Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

South Hampstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Hampstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in South Hampstead is £92,018 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from NW6 3JX.

Flood risk

No risk

South Hampstead near NW6 3JX 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 Finchley Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 3JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Finchley Road

Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Finchley Road
0.3 mi

2

Finchley Road and Frognal

Overground

Walking directions to Finchley Road and Frognal
0.3 mi

2

South Hampstead

Overground

Walking directions to South Hampstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 3JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.4 miSwiss Cottage Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space
0.3 miLithos Road Communal ParkSmallWalking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
14,941.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
23.7(-12%)
Vehicle crime
16.18(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.72(-59%)
Other theft
9.83(-14%)
Burglary
8.67(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
50.39%
Other White
58
22.83%
Other
15
5.91%
Bangladeshi
11
4.33%
Irish
7
2.76%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
68.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.8%
No qualifications
18
8.33%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.21%
Social rents from council
20
16.81%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.76%
Owns outright
12
10.08%
Total households: 119

Property prices in South Hampstead

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£858
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £1.1M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hampstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£3,000,000£1,002
Detached3£2,660,000£969
Terraced6£1,315,028£1,016
Flats69£665,000£851

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Hampstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hampstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hampstead.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hampstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Hampstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 3JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 3JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025Flat 7, 8, Compayne Gardens, London, NW6 3DHFlatsLeasehold£324,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, Stirling Mansions, 12, Canfield Gardens, London, NW6 3JTFlatsLeasehold£535,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 4, Aysgarth House, 3 - 5, Canfield Gardens, London, NW6 3JRFlatsLeasehold£533,000
17 Dec 202557A, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3QTFlatsLeasehold£460,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, 35, Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3QTFlatsLeasehold£313,000

Schools

In the NW6 3JX postcode area, located within South Hampstead, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 3JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBroadhurst SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3Voluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep SchoolsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 3JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 3JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSK Mart17 Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HXWalking directions to SK Mart
0.1 miWaitrose199 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6NNWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miPricewise Food & WineCanfield Gardens, Camden, NW3 6LPWalking directions to Pricewise Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's255 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6LUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi255 Finchley Road, Finchley, London, NW3 6LUWalking directions to Aldi

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 3JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arun Kumar

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Francesca Marie Reynolds

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Izzy Lenga

South Hampstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardSouth HampsteadE05013670
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South HampsteadE02000181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 016BE01000964
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 3JX

Is NW6 3JX (South Hampstead) safe?

The area around NW6 3JX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NW6 3JX?

The median sale price around NW6 3JX in South Hampstead is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW6 3JX?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 3JX, 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.

What is the nearest station to NW6 3JX?

The closest station to NW6 3JX is Finchley Road in TfL zone 2, about 214 m away, serving the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around NW6 3JX?

NW6 3JX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 3JX (South Hampstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 3JX 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).