Postcode NW8 0SG 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 Swiss Cottage, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 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 63.0% 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 53 ft away from NW8 0SG.
Swiss Cottage near NW8 0SG 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 |
| 0.1 mi | 2 | South Hampstead | Overground | Walking directions to South Hampstead |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Swiss Cottage Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Swiss Cottage Open Space |
| 0.3 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 0SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 38, Boydell Court, St John'S Wood Park, London, NW8 6NL | Flats | Leasehold | £970,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 105, Boydell Court, St John'S Wood Park, London, NW8 6NH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 90, Boydell Court, St John'S Wood Park, London, NW8 6NH | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Flat 20, Regency Lodge, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 5EE | Flats | Leasehold | £883,500 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 52, Regency Lodge, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 5ED | Flats | Leasehold | £740,000 |
In the NW8 0SG postcode area, located within Swiss Cottage, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 0SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AA Food | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 5EG | Walking directions to AA Food |
| 0.1 mi | Emerald Food & Wine | Finchley Road, Camden, NW3 6HY | Walking directions to Emerald Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 47,49 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fair Supermarket | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Fair Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Save More | Fairfax Road, Camden, NW6 4DY | Walking directions to Save More |
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 0SG, 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 0SG 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 0SG 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 0SG, including The UCL Academy (Requires improvement), Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre (Outstanding) and Central School of Speech and Drama. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW8 0SG is Swiss Cottage in TfL zone 2, about 176 m away, serving the Jubilee line.
NW8 0SG 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 0SG 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).