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West Hampstead

Area · Inner London

A
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £836,897

  • all dwelling types£836,897
  • detached house prices£2,460,000
  • terraced house prices£1,991,604
  • semi-detached house prices£3,758,333
  • flats and maisonettes prices£756,471

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 85

Schools

    Transport

    • Finchley Road (Metropolitan)
    • Hampstead (Northern)
    • Belsize Park (Northern)

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    FAQ

    Q: Is West Hampstead a nice place to live?
A: Yes, West Hampstead is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in London. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is West Hampstead?
A: West Hampstead has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 85 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 14% above the national average, and 21% below the Inner London average.

Q: What are the best schools in West Hampstead?
A: West Hampstead has 86 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Kingsgate Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Emmanuel Church of England Primary School and Fitzjohn's Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of West Hampstead?
A: West Hampstead has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (53%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.