Postcode NW6 4RL 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swiss Cottage is £79,140 per year. The nearest station is Swiss Cottage located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
Swiss Cottage has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from NW6 4RL.
Swiss Cottage near NW6 4RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swiss Cottage located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Finchley Road | Jubilee, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Finchley Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Road Park |
| 0.2 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 in South Hampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £5,600,575.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £4,225,288 |
| Flats | 90 | £664,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £2,057,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Hampstead
In the NW6 4RL postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW6 4RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Walk-In Local | 7 Harben Parade, London, NW3 6JP | Walking directions to Walk-In Local |
| 0.1 mi | New Istanbul Supermarket | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to New Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 151 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6JH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Shrinath cash & carry | New College Parade, Camden, NW3 5EP | Walking directions to Shrinath cash & carry |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 17-21 Northways, London, NW3 5EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.