Postcode NW8 0RY 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Road Park.
Swiss Cottage has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Swiss Cottage has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 274 ft away from NW8 0RY.
Swiss Cottage near NW8 0RY 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Swiss Cottage | Jubilee | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | St. Johns Wood | Jubilee | Walking directions to St. Johns Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | The Meadow | Small | Walking directions to The Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £3,000,000 | £1,002 |
| Detached | 3 | £2,660,000 | £969 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,315,028 | £1,016 |
| Flats | 69 | £665,000 | £851 |
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 | £684,250 | £2,850,000 | £1,460,000 |
| 2026 | £561,250 | — | £1,785,000 |
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 | £940 | £1,002 | £1,057 |
| 2026 | £849 | — | £1,185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 0RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Southbury, 144, Loudoun Road, London, NW8 0RY | Flats | Leasehold | £850,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 20, Southbury, 144, Loudoun Road, London, NW8 0RY | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Freeling House, Dorman Way, London, NW8 0RX | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 17, Sherlock Court, Dorman Way, London, NW8 0RU | Other | Leasehold | £478,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 17, Sherlock Court, Dorman Way, London, NW8 0RU | Flats | Leasehold | £478,000 |
In the NW8 0RY postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 0RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 47,49 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Save More | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.2 mi | Fair Supermarket | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Fair Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Fairprice superstore | 10 Fairhazel Gardens, London, NW6 3SG | Walking directions to Fairprice superstore |
| 0.2 mi | AA Food | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 5EG | Walking directions to AA Food |
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 NW8 0RY, 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 NW8 0RY records about 70 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NW8 0RY in Swiss Cottage is £750,000 (about £858 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW8 0RY, including George Eliot Primary School (Good), Harris Academy St John's Wood (Good) and Ormiston Beachcroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 0RY is South Hampstead in TfL zone 2, about 153 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW8 0RY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,280 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 NW8 0RY 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).