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Hampstead

NW3 · Camden

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A view of Hampstead. Photograph by Jim Osley.

Hampstead is a charming area in North London, known for its village-like atmosphere and stunning views of the city. It offers a unique blend of tranquility and accessibility, making it a popular choice for those seeking a relaxed yet connected lifestyle.

What stands out

  • Picturesque streets
  • Historic architecture
  • Abundant green spaces

Trade-offs

  • Quaint character vs modern demands
  • Leafy surroundings vs urban amenities
  • Residential feel vs transport links

What is already known about Hampstead

Live geography from the official record. A district or place name is a group of postcodes, not one address.

Live postcodes
1,318 in NW3
Localities
Hampstead, Belsize, Childs Hill, Fortune Green
Local authority
Barnet, Camden
Country
England
Centre postcode
NW3 5NX
Postcode-point mapHampstead

The pin uses Postcodes.io coordinates, not an exact entrance or title boundary.

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Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Official records around this point

Point sources need one coordinate, so these are anchored on NW3 6UA — the live postcode nearest the centre of the area. They describe that point, not every street. Crime is counted across the whole Hampstead Town policing neighbourhood, which is the Police.uk boundary containing NW3 6UA — a named area can span several of them, so this is the one covering the centre of Hampstead, not all of it. Each keeps its source, its geography and its limits. Counts are counts: an incident total is not a safety measure, and an empty planning result is not a completed search.

Police.uk · Hampstead Town neighbourhood

Recorded incidents

Connected
87records in
July 2026
Violence & sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime11
Burglary7
Other theft7

One month of records for the Hampstead Town policing neighbourhood — the boundary police.uk itself shows, so this figure should match theirs. Not a year. Locations are anonymised to a nearby street, not an address. Counts are not adjusted for population, visitors or reporting differences and must not be treated as a neighbourhood quality score.

List the 87 records
CategoryRecorded nearLatest outcome
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Flask WalkNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near HampsteadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Holly MountNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Keats GroveNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kemplay RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oriel CourtNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parliament HillNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Prince Arthur RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near South End RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near South End RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near South End RoadNo outcome published yet
BurglaryOn or near Hampstead HeathUnder investigation
BurglaryOn or near Hampstead Hill GardensUnder investigation
BurglaryOn or near Hampstead Hill GardensInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
BurglaryOn or near Pilgrim's LaneUnder investigation
BurglaryOn or near South End RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
BurglaryOn or near The Old OrchardInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
BurglaryOn or near Well WalkUnder investigation
DrugsOn or near Whitestone LaneLocal resolution
DrugsOn or near Whitestone WalkUnable to prosecute suspect
Other theftOn or near Coach House YardInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Hampstead Hill GardensUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Keats GroveUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Keats GroveUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Murray TerraceInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Oriel CourtInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near South End RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Public orderOn or near East Heath RoadAwaiting court outcome
Public orderOn or near Hampstead High StreetUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Inverforth CloseUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Lyndhurst TerraceUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near South End GreenUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near South End GreenUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Spaniards EndUnder investigation
RobberyOn or near Downshire HillUnder investigation
RobberyOn or near HampsteadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
RobberyOn or near Lyndhurst TerraceUnder investigation
RobberyOn or near Lyndhurst TerraceUnder investigation
RobberyOn or near Oriel CourtAwaiting court outcome
RobberyOn or near Wildwood GroveUnable to prosecute suspect
ShopliftingOn or near Bird In Hand YardInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near GreenhillUnder investigation
ShopliftingOn or near HampsteadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Hampstead High StreetInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Perrin's CourtInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Perrin's CourtInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Perrin's CourtInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Shopping AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near South End GreenUnable to prosecute suspect
ShopliftingOn or near South End RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near South End RoadUnder investigation
Theft from the personOn or near Coach House YardInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Hampstead HeathUnable to prosecute suspect
Theft from the personOn or near Hampstead HeathInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Maryon MewsInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Pond StreetInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Tanza RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Denning RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near East Heath RoadUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near Hampstead High StreetInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Holford RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Keats GroveUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near Oriel CourtUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near Parking AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Pilgrim's LaneInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near The MountInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Vane CloseInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Well WalkInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Denning RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Gayton CrescentUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Gayton CrescentUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Heath BrowUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Heath StreetUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Lyndhurst RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Lyndhurst RoadAwaiting court outcome
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Maryon MewsUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Nassington RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Prince Arthur RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Rosslyn HillUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near South End GreenUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Willow RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Willow RoadUnder investigation
Hampstead Town on the force site

Planning Data · England

Intersecting designations

Connected
Article 4 direction

BasementsA4Ba3 · from 3 October 2016

Article 4 direction

Commercial, Business, and Service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) (outside CAZ)A4EC3b1 · from 29 July 2022

Article 4 direction

Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) Non-immediate Article 4A4Ha2 · from 9 June 2026

Conservation area

HampsteadCA15 · from 1 February 1968

Screened at the postcode point, not a title boundary. Coverage varies by dataset and local planning authority; absence is not a clear result.

About Planning Data

Planning London Datahub · 400 m

Nearby planning applications

Live feed
774applications on record
within 400 m
  1. 27 August 2026Application Received

    New window to existing front dormer; installation of 1no. new rooflight to main flat roof, repositioning of existing roof access hatch, and renewal of main flat roof.

    30 Kemplay Road · NW3 1SY · 2026/3689/P · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗
  2. 25 August 2026Application Received

    Alterations to existing roof form including increased front and rear roof pitches, alterations to front and rear dormer windows, installation of 3 x rear rooflights and PV panels, and repositioning of lower ground floor entrance door, with associated alterations.

    20 Willoughby Road · NW3 1SA · 2026/3657/P · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗
  3. 25 August 2026Application Received

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension at lower ground floor level; lowering of the lower ground floor level; alterations to the internal layout; replacement and alteration of windows and openings; installation of three rooflights at second-floor level; rebuilding of the existing flat roof and installation of a roof access enclosure and staircase; removal of the existing water tank; and associ

    6 Mount Vernon · NW3 6QS · 2026/3650/P · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗
  4. 21 August 2026Application Received

    Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear and side extension, together with associated alterations to the rear elevation and landscaping works.

    85 Fitzjohn's Avenue · NW3 6NY · 2026/2639/P · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗
  5. 20 August 2026Application Received

    Replacement of existing 2 tablets and aluminium panels to either side of external ATMs and vinyl above external ATMs, replacement of existing metal fascia and Barclays logo and installation of 2 metal fascia with eagle logo to either side of main entrance and replacement of branch name plate with new.

    28 Hampstead High Street · NW3 1QB · 2026/3580/A · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗
  6. 12 August 2026Application Received

    Erection of single storey rear and side infill extension at lower ground level and associated works.

    Basement Flat Gayton Crescent · NW3 1TT · 2026/3105/P · CamdenOpen on the council's portal ↗

Applications near the postcode point, newest first — not applications on this property, and not a planning search. Each record originates with the London borough that validated it; the Datahub is the Greater London Authority's collection of those borough feeds, and the borough's own planning register remains the definitive record. Decisions and conditions can change after this snapshot.

About the Planning London Datahub

Daily essentials

Supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare, gyms and libraries mapped near NW3 6UA, ordered by straight-line distance. OpenStreetMap is contributed data: a place missing here is not proof it does not exist, and nothing here confirms opening hours or that a business is still trading.

24everyday places mapped within 1.2 km of the postcode point

Food shopping

8

Supermarkets and convenience stores.

  1. 301 mPlanet Organic6, Hampstead High StreetMap ↗
  2. 974 mSainsbury's255, Finchley RoadMap ↗
  3. 983 mAldi255, Finchley RoadMap ↗
  4. 987 mM&S Foodhall10, Pond StreetMap ↗
  5. 1.1 kmPricewise Food & WineFinchley Road, Swiss CottageMap ↗
  6. 1.1 kmLittle WaitroseWest Cottages, West HampsteadMap ↗
  7. 1.1 kmWaitrose199, Finchley RoadMap ↗
  8. 1.2 kmpomonaHaverstock Hill, Steele's VillageMap ↗

Health

8

Pharmacies, GP surgeries and dentists.

  1. 8 mRitz Pharmacy43, Heath StreetMap ↗
  2. 32 mDental Perfection53A, Heath StreetMap ↗
  3. 88 mBoots40, Hampstead High StreetMap ↗
  4. 252 mGlow Dentistry91, Heath StreetMap ↗
  5. 308 mHeath Street Dental, Orthodontic & Implant CentreOrthodontic & Implant Centre, 116Map ↗
  6. 498 mPractice on the Hill36, Rosslyn HillMap ↗
  7. 515 mKeats Pharmacy30, Rosslyn HillMap ↗
  8. 519 mKeats Group Practice1B, Downshire HillMap ↗

Exercise

0

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools.

Nothing of this kind returned within the radius.

Civic and everyday

8

Libraries, post offices and community buildings.

  1. 180 mHampstead Community Centre78, Hampstead High StreetMap ↗
  2. 209 mHampstead Post OfficeHampstead High Street, Belsize ParkMap ↗
  3. 742 mKeats Community Library10, Keats GroveMap ↗
  4. 758 mJW3341-351, Finchley RoadMap ↗
  5. 822 mLymington Road Residents' AssociationDresden Close, Lymington Road EstateMap ↗
  6. 1.1 kmRFH Recreation ClubFleet Road, South End GreenMap ↗
  7. 1.1 kmBelsize Park Post OfficeHaverstock Hill, Steele's VillageMap ↗
  8. 1.1 kmWest Hampstead LibraryDennington Park Road, West HampsteadMap ↗

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Parks and green space

Parks, playgrounds, nature and outdoor sport mapped within 1.5 km of NW3 6UA, ordered by straight-line distance. Distance is not a walking route, and OpenStreetMap says nothing about whether a space is open to the public, its hours or its condition.

21open spaces mapped within 1.5 km of the postcode point

Parks and commons

8

Named parks, commons and village greens open to the public.

  1. 848 mHampstead GreenBelsize Park, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  2. 963 mLithos Road Communal ParkSouth Hampstead, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  3. 1.2 kmHampstead HeathLondon Borough of Camden, Greater LondonMap ↗
  4. 1.2 kmMill Lane Open SpaceWest Hampstead, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  5. 1.3 kmFortune GreenWest Hampstead, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  6. 1.3 kmGolders Hill ParkGolders Green, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  7. 1.4 kmElm ParkChilds Hill, Golders GreenMap ↗
  8. 1.5 kmHampstead CemeteryWest Hampstead, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗

Playgrounds

5

Children’s play areas mapped as such.

  1. 666 mVale of Health playgroundEast Heath Road, Vale of HealthMap ↗
  2. 721 mEast Heath Childrens Play AreaDownshire Hill, South End GreenMap ↗
  3. 1.1 kmLymington Road Estate Natural Play AreaCrown Close, Lymington Road EstateMap ↗
  4. 1.1 kmBroadhurst GardensSwiss Cottage, South HampsteadMap ↗
  5. 1.5 kmSumatra Road Play AreaSumatra Road, West HampsteadMap ↗

Nature and water

8

Nature reserves, woodland and waterside.

  1. 1.1 kmSpringett's WoodNorth End, West HampsteadMap ↗
  2. 1.2 kmBeech MountNorth End, HighgateMap ↗
  3. 1.2 kmBelsize WoodBelsize Park, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  4. 1.2 kmBelsize Wood Nature ReserveBelsize Park, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  5. 1.4 kmCluster of Scots PinesGospel Oak, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗
  6. 1.4 kmGolders Hill Park StumperyChilds Hill, Golders GreenMap ↗
  7. 1.4 kmSouth WoodNorth End, HighgateMap ↗
  8. 1.5 kmHampstead Heath WoodsHighgate, London Borough of CamdenMap ↗

Outdoor sport

0

Recreation grounds, pitches and courts.

Nothing of this kind returned within the radius.

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Postcode districtsNW3outcode-proxy-v1 · Greathome editorial boundary proxy
Local authorityCamdenCurrent · ONS Postcode Directory via Postcodes.io

Everyday life

Residents can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area's many parks and open spaces, or explore the local high street, which features a mix of boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area also hosts various community events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community among its residents.

Housing character

Hampstead's housing stock is characterized by a range of period properties, including Victorian and Georgian homes, as well as modern apartments and conversions. Many buildings feature beautiful architectural details, such as ornate facades and high ceilings, while others offer more contemporary living spaces.

Getting around

The area is well-connected to the rest of London, with several tube stations providing easy access to the city centre and beyond. Residents can also make use of a network of bus routes and nearby mainline stations, making it simple to explore other parts of the capital.

Things to investigate

Those interested in exploring Hampstead's cultural scene may want to visit the area's museums, art galleries, and historic landmarks, such as the famous Hampstead Heath. Residents may also want to investigate local amenities, including food and drink venues, parks, and community facilities, to get a feel for the area's rhythm and character.

Schools

Measured by distance from the area centre, straight line. Primary is a walk and secondary is a journey, so they are counted on different radii. Ofsted's published judgements, not a Greathome rating.

Primarystate-funded, within 2 km

14 schools

Judged by Ofsted
14
At least Good
14
Outstanding or equivalent
3
Below Good
0

Secondarystate-funded, within 5 km

34 schools

Judged by Ofsted
32
At least Good
32
Outstanding or equivalent
5
Below Good
0

42 open schools of every phase sit within 2 km, 21 of them independent. Independent schools carry no Ofsted judgement in this release, so they appear in the total and never in the judged figures. Nothing here establishes catchment, admissions eligibility or available places.

The nearest 6 schools, with their published judgement
SchoolPhaseDistancePublished judgement
Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary0.1 kmGood · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
New End Primary SchoolPrimary0.2 kmGood · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
Christ Church Primary School, HampsteadPrimary0.4 kmOutstanding · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
Alleyns Hampstead Senior SchoolNot applicable0.4 kmNo published judgement
University College SchoolNot applicable0.4 kmNo published judgement
The Academy SchoolNot applicable0.4 kmOutstanding · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024

Open Schools & Education

Housing market context

£833,067average house price across Camden, June 2026

A year earlier the same measure was £896,573, a change of -7.1%.

Average price across the whole local authority for one month, from the ONS series built on HM Land Registry UK House Price Index data. It is not a neighbourhood median and not a valuation of any property. Two guides in the same borough share this figure while their streets differ. House-price data is revised, and recent months are the most likely to move.

Source: Average house price by local authority, Office for National Statistics, from HM Land Registry UK House Price Index.

What this report does not cover

  • neighbourhood median sale price (not_available): Only a local-authority average is connected, from ONS. A neighbourhood median needs enough geocoded transactions inside the guide boundary, which the per-postcode HMLR queries cannot supply.
  • rents (not_available): No rent series is connected. Advertised rents and official all-tenancy measures are different things and neither is available here yet.
  • journey times (not_available): No journey planner is connected. Transport is measured as nearby stops, not as time to anywhere. TfL PTAL and journey-time APIs would replace it for London.
  • school admissions history (not_available): Admission arrangements are held by each admission authority and are not in the GIAS or Ofsted snapshots.
  • licensed premises and venues (not_available): No licensing register or venue dataset is connected. Food-hygiene categories are not a pub register.
  • image rights (not_yet_verified): No licensed image library is connected. Return an image brief rather than an asset.
  • approved boundary polygon (not_yet_verified): Boundaries are postcode-district proxies. Counts describe the districts named, not a town-centre polygon.

Boundary

Hampstead, taken as the NW3 postcode district. A postcode-district proxy, not an approved polygon. These are postcode districts standing in for an approved polygon. Present every count as "in these postcode districts", never as a neighbourhood or town-centre figure.

Sources

Evidence checked 2026-09-11. Last content change 2026-09-11. Next review 2026-09-18.

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