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NW6 4EJ

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South Hampstead

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Detailed insights for NW6 4EJ

Overview

Postcode NW6 4EJ 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 South Hampstead, about 0.1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 4EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Swiss Cottage near NW6 4EJ 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 South Hampstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW6 4EJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

South Hampstead

Overground

Walking directions to South Hampstead
0.2 mi

2

Swiss Cottage

Jubilee

Walking directions to Swiss Cottage
0.3 mi

2

Finchley Road

Jubilee, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Finchley Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW6 4EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Road Park
0.3 miSwiss Cottage Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space
0.5 miLithos Road Communal ParkSmallWalking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
11,376.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
59.45(+495%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.99(+67%)
Theft from the person
35.89(+283%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.1(-22%)
Other theft
21.96(+92%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
31.43%
Other White
70
25%
Other Asian
52
18.57%
Indian
23
8.21%
Other
14
5%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
69.33%
No qualifications
17
7.56%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.67%
Other
8
3.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.22%
Owns outright
44
34.65%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.11%
Other forms of private rent
11
8.66%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025107, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HATerracedFreehold£900,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 2, 105, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HAFlatsLeasehold£600,000
08 Sept 2025Unit 5, 109, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HAOtherFreehold£1,000,000
08 Sept 2025Unit 7, 109, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HAOtherFreehold£1,100,000
28 Aug 202581, Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HADetachedFreehold£2,660,000

Schools

In the NW6 4EJ postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW6 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBroadhurst SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3Voluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSouth Hampstead High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW6 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFairprice superstore10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SGWalking directions to Fairprice superstore
0.1 miFair SupermarketFairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DYWalking directions to Fair Supermarket
0.1 miSave MoreFairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DYWalking directions to Save More
0.1 miTesco Express47,49 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4RYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSK Mart17 Goldhurst Terrace, London, NW6 3HXWalking directions to SK Mart

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 4EJ, 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)Swiss CottageE02000182
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 017AE01000960
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW6 4EJ

Is NW6 4EJ (Swiss Cottage) safe?

The area around NW6 4EJ 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.

What is the average house price near NW6 4EJ?

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

What schools are near NW6 4EJ?

There are 20 schools close to NW6 4EJ, including Broadhurst School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Good) and South Hampstead High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW6 4EJ?

The closest station to NW6 4EJ is South Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 195 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW6 4EJ?

NW6 4EJ 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).

Who represents NW6 4EJ (Swiss Cottage) in Parliament and on the local council?

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