Hampstead Area Guide

Hampstead is in North West London, close to Highgate, Belsize Park, Golders Green and Finchley. The neighbourhood centres around Hampstead High Street and Hampstead Village, with residential streets extending towards Hampstead Heath, South End Green and Frognal.

Hampstead is within the London Borough of Camden. It sits close to the boundaries with Barnet and Haringey, with neighbouring areas including Highgate, Belsize Park, Kentish Town and Golders Green.

Hampstead is primarily covered by NW3, with parts of the wider area using NW5 and NW6. Hampstead Village, Hampstead Heath and Frognal are generally associated with the NW3 postcode district.

Hampstead is one of North London's best-known residential areas, combining village-style streets, historic architecture and extensive green space. Hampstead Heath provides more than 800 acres of open countryside, while Hampstead High Street offers independent shops, cafés and restaurants. The area is particularly popular with families and buyers looking for larger period homes close to Central London.

Hampstead is known for Hampstead Heath, Hampstead Village, historic Georgian and Victorian architecture and its literary connections. Kenwood House, Parliament Hill and the area's independent boutiques, cafés and restaurants are among its best-known attractions.

Property prices in Hampstead vary considerably according to location, property type, size and proximity to Hampstead Heath and the village centre. The area includes substantial Victorian and Georgian houses, period conversions, mansion flats and contemporary apartments. See the latest house prices in Hampstead to explore property prices and the local market.

Hampstead offers Georgian and Victorian houses, substantial family homes, period conversions, mansion flats and modern apartments. Larger three, four and five-bedroom houses are particularly sought after around Hampstead Village, Frognal and the roads bordering Hampstead Heath, while apartments provide options closer to the High Street and Underground station. Browse properties to rent or properties for sale.

Browse the latest properties to rent in Hampstead, including one and two-bedroom apartments, period conversions, mansion flats and larger family houses. Rental properties can be found around Hampstead Village, Frognal, South End Green and the streets surrounding Hampstead Heath.

Explore the latest properties for sale, including Georgian and Victorian houses, period conversions, mansion flats and contemporary apartments. Larger family homes close to Hampstead Heath are particularly sought after, while apartments around the village and Underground station offer convenient access to Central London.

Hampstead Underground station provides Northern line services towards central London and the City. Nearby Hampstead Heath station provides London Overground services, while Finchley Road and Belsize Park offer additional Underground connections.

Hampstead has a strong selection of schools and is particularly popular with families seeking access to education, green space and larger homes. There are primary and secondary options around Hampstead, Highgate, Belsize Park and surrounding North London neighbourhoods.

Foxtons provides local property expertise for buyers, sellers, landlords and renters across Hampstead and surrounding North West London neighbourhoods. The team can advise on period houses, family homes, apartments and rental properties around Hampstead Village, Frognal and Hampstead Heath. Visit the Foxtons Hampstead estate agents for local property advice.