Hampstead Town sits on the high ground of north‑west London within the borough of Camden, immediately beside the sweeping open spaces of Hampstead Heath and the grassy rise of Parliament Hill. The ward centres on the villagey streets of Hampstead Village, where narrow lanes, garden squares and panoramic views give a distinctly village feel despite being inner‑city.
The area is known for its Georgian and Victorian houses, strong conservation protections and a long cultural pedigree - writers, artists and intellectuals have long been drawn here, with landmarks such as Keats House and the Freud Museum. Economically it leans affluent, reflected in high property values and a thriving independent high street of cafés, pubs and boutiques, while socially it combines an established well‑heeled population with a lively local arts and community scene.
Postcode districts covering Hampstead Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Islington 2.9 miles4.6 km
- City of Westminster 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Bexley 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Sutton 14 miles22.5 km
- Croydon 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Slough 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Harrow 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Watford 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Woking 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Harlow 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Stevenage 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Frognal Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Belsize Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Gospel Oak Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- West Hampstead Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Haverstock Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Childs Hill Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- South Hampstead Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fortune Green Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Primrose Hill Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Highgate Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Garden Suburb Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Camden Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
Example postcodes in Hampstead Town
NW3 1DU, NW3 2UB, NW3 9LH, NW3 1QH, NW3 1TX, NW3 7HB, NW3 1RX, NW3 9BD, NW3 1SB … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- London Heathrow Airport 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Hampstead Heath Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Finchley Road & Frognal Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Hampstead Town Ad
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 3.1 miles5 km
- The Black Lion Pub & Boutique Guesthouse 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Bull & Last 1 mile1.6 km
- The Dorchester 5 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Covent Garden Hotel 5 3.7 miles6 km
- The Soho Hotel 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hotel 41 5 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4 miles6.5 km
Schools in Hampstead Town
- Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Primary
- Fitzjohn's Primary School Primary
- New End Primary School Primary
- North Bridge House Senior School Independent - secondary
- The Academy School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lord's Cricket Ground Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Madame Tussauds Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Daunt Books Library 2.9 miles4.7 km
- British Library Library 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Museum 3 miles4.9 km
- Wigmore Hall Theatre 3.2 miles5.1 km