West Hampstead might not be the largest area of London, far from it, but it is a place bristling with plenty to do. As an area, it is slightly more down to earth than some of its neighbours, which might be appealing or not depending on your personality. However, there is a lot to like about life in this part of London, as you will see in our West 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 West Hampstead in the past 12 months is £878,390.
The Rightmove information for West Hampstead is as follows; “Properties in West Hampstead had an overall average price of £832,645 over the last year. The majority of sales in West Hampstead during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £707,021. Terraced properties sold for an average of £1,327,977, with semi-detached properties fetching £1,893,333. Overall, sold prices in West Hampstead over the last year were 7% up on the previous year and 4% up on the 2016 peak of £804,032.”
Transport to, from and around West Hampstead
With West Hampstead station, lying on the Jubilee Line, West Hampstead Rail Station located on the Overground and West Hampstead Thameslink nearby, it is easy to join up journeys from the heart of West Hampstead.
West Hampstead itself isn’t that large, so it is well catered for with respect to transport hubs, and you can walk to many parts of North West London with ease.
There are strong educational options in West 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 West Hampstead.
Rainbow Montessori School, Kingsgate Primary School, St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School, St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School and Ickburgh School are all within walking distance from the heart of West Hampstead.
West Hampstead doesn’t have much in the way of parks
As West Hampstead is so compact, you don’t need to venture far to find open spaces and parks. However, there is very little directly on your doorstep in this part of the capital.
West Hampstead caters to a mature crowd
The social options in and around West Hampstead are more mature than what you would expect to see in some of the surrounding areas. This might not be the location where you party all night, but if you are looking for a great evening out with high-quality food and drink, you will find more than enough options.
If you are looking for something livelier, you don’t have far to travel, but the entertainment options on offer in West Hampstead fit well with the local population desires.
If you would like to arrange an appointment to help you negotiate the local housing market, please contact Stones Residential today by calling us on 020 7483 0685 or emailing belsizepark@stonesresidential.co.uk.
