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NW6 4AU

South Hampstead

Camden

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Detailed insights for NW6 4AU

Overview

Postcode NW6 4AU is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kilburn East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kilburn East is £52,660 per year. The nearest station is South Hampstead, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
77.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kilburn East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kilburn East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.2%

Approximately 77.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kilburn East is £52,660 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 4 ft away from NW6 4AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kilburn East near NW6 4AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 4AU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

South Hampstead

Overground

Walking directions to South Hampstead
0.3 mi

2

Swiss Cottage

Jubilee

Walking directions to Swiss Cottage
0.4 mi

2

Finchley Road

Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Finchley Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 4AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.4 miSwiss Cottage Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space
0.1 miThe MeadowSmallWalking directions to The Meadow

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
9,256.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.02(+331%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.09(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.18(-32%)
Burglary
12.57(+130%)
Theft from the person
11.91(+27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
61
22.43%
African
58
21.32%
Other White
39
14.34%
Bangladeshi
36
13.24%
Other Asian
13
4.78%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
35.94%
No qualifications
49
22.58%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
73
72.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.88%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.94%
Other social rented
5
4.95%
Owns outright
3
2.97%
Total households: 101

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 4AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 4AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025100K, Rowley Way, London, NW8 0SWFlatsLeasehold£330,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 37, Cygnet House, 83 - 89, Belsize Road, London, NW6 4ARFlatsLeasehold£240,000
13 Aug 202568, Belsize Road, London, NW6 4TGTerracedFreehold£1,359,999
25 Jun 202590A, Belsize Road, London, NW6 4TGFlatsLeasehold£975,000
28 Mar 2025100, Belsize Road, London, NW6 4TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,275,000

Schools

In the NW6 4AU postcode area, located within Kilburn East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 4AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Eliot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBroadhurst SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy St John's WoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 4AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 4AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFairprice superstore10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SGWalking directions to Fairprice superstore
0.1 miSave MoreFairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DYWalking directions to Save More
0.1 miFair SupermarketFairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DYWalking directions to Fair Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express47,49 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4RYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalAbbey Road, Camden, NW6 4BRWalking 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 4AU, 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)Kilburn EastE02000185
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 020DE01000934
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 4AU

Is NW6 4AU (Kilburn East) safe?

The area around NW6 4AU records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NW6 4AU?

The median sale price around NW6 4AU in Kilburn East is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW6 4AU?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 4AU, including George Eliot Primary School (Good), Broadhurst School and Harris Academy St John's Wood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 4AU?

The closest station to NW6 4AU is South Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 228 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 4AU?

NW6 4AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW6 4AU (Kilburn East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW6 4AU 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).