Postcode NW6 4EW is located in a major urban area, within the South Hampstead area 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 median sale price in South Hampstead is £665,000 (around £876 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £510,000 and £1,000,000. The nearest station is South Hampstead, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 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 England, 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 2.4% 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.
The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW6 4EW.
Swiss Cottage near NW6 4EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Hampstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Lithos Road Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Lithos Road Communal Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 (about £876 per square foot) in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £7,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,785,000 | £955 |
| Detached | 3 | £2,660,000 | £969 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,460,000 | £1,185 |
| Flats | 82 | £636,000 | £853 |
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 | £679,500 | £2,850,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2026 | £573,750 | £7,125,000 | £1,887,500 |
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 | £937 | £1,002 | £1,057 |
| 2026 | £853 | £955 | £1,174 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW6 4EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 9, Newton Court, 35, Fairfax Road, London, NW6 4ER | Flats | Leasehold | £341,250 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, Gladstone Court, 49, Fairfax Road, London, NW6 4EP | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 14, Marston Close, London, NW6 4EU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,990,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 27, Harben Road, London, NW6 4RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, Byron Court, Fairfax Road, London, NW6 4HB | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the NW6 4EW postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Broadhurst School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | South Hampstead High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
South Hampstead High School GDST ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW6 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 47,49 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Fair Supermarket | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Fair Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Save More | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.1 mi | Fairprice superstore | 10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SG | Walking directions to Fairprice superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
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 4EW, 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 4EW 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW6 4EW in South Hampstead is £665,000 (about £876 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW6 4EW, including Broadhurst School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (Outstanding) and South Hampstead High School GDST. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW6 4EW is South Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 242 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW6 4EW 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 4EW 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).