Area Guide to Belsize Park

Our area guide to Belsize Park gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , NW3

Belsize Park Overview

Belsize Park borders on Hampstead to the north and west, Kentish Town to the east, and Primrose Hill to the south.

The name comes from the original 16th century manor house and parkland which once stood on the site. The estate built up between 1852 and 1878, by which time it extended to Haverstock Hill. After World War I, the construction of blocks of flats began, and now a great many of the larger houses are also converted as such. The full history of the estate may be seen referred to below.

It is an elegant area and property is in high-demand and hence very expensive (single-bedroom-flats cost from £275,000, and four-bedroom houses from £1,200,000, as of early 2006).

The area is a haunt for celebrities, including the actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Chris Martin, radio presenter Chris Moyles, actors David Walliams, Sean Bean and Jude Law.

Guide to Belsize Park transport links:

Trains

• Finchley Road & Frognal (National Rail)
• Hampstead Heath

Tubes

• Belsize Park (Northern Line) (Zone 2)
• Chalk Farm (Zone 2)
• Finchley Rd (Jubilee Line) (Zone 2)
• Finchley Rd (Metropolitan Line) (Zone 2)
• Hampstead (Zone 2)
• Swiss Cottage (Zone 2)

Belsize Park Local Authorities:

Belsize Park is represented by Camden Council which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

• Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk

Belsize Park Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Belsize Park area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Belsize Park & Exam Results

Schools in Belsize Park fall under the Camden Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Belsize Park by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Belsize Park:

• Primary Schools in Belsize Park
• Secondary Schools in Belsize Park
• Colleges in Belsize Park
• Sixth Form Schools in Belsize Park