While South Hampstead might be overlooked or mistaken for some of its more illustrious neighbours, you would be wrong to dismiss what this charming part of the capital has to offer. There is a strong sense of history in South Hampstead, and a conservation area that lives strong in the present day.
This is a popular part of the capital, with many areas vying for attention, but you shouldn’t overlook this part, as you will see in our South Hampstead area guide.
Current house prices according to the leading UK property portals
According to Zoopla, as of September 2020, the average price paid for property in South Hampstead in the past 12 months is £1,373,341.
The Rightmove information for South Hampstead is as follows; “Properties in South Hampstead had an overall average price of £995,645 over the last year. The majority of sales in South Hampstead during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £799,169. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £2,197,500, with terraced properties fetching £2,067,305. Overall, sold prices in South Hampstead over the last year were 17% up on the previous year and 16% up on the 2017 peak of £855,591.”
Transport to, from and around South Hampstead
South Hampstead station provides Overground services, and is located in Zone 2. You can also enjoy a range of transport services from nearby stations, just outside of South Hampstead. West Hampstead station, with Jubilee Line and Thameslink services and Finchley Road, offering Metropolitan and Jubilee Line services will ensure you remain well-connected here. You can also connect with the Northern Line in the nearby Belsize Park station.
South Hampstead is also well-known for a reliable range of night bus services. If you are venturing home late at night, you can be confident you will be taken care of in this part of London.
There are strong educational options in South Hampstead
One of the most important factors to consider when looking at property is the range of schools in the local area. Schools affect demand and house prices, and they make life more convenient. You will be pleased to know there is a selection of suitable schools close to centre of South Hampstead.
George Eliot Primary School, Quintin Kynaston, Broadhurst School, Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre, the UCL Academy and the Holy Trinity CofE Primary School are all within easy walking distance from the heart of South Hampstead.
South Hampstead doesn’t have much in the way of parks
With South Hampstead located between Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath, you have plenty of large expanses of greenery close by. The tree-lined neighbourhood streets are extremely appealing, but you’ll need to venture slightly further afield to enjoy large park areas.
The local farmers’ market is popular, and there are many independent stores to help you find something as unique as you.
