Area Guide to Hampstead

Our area guide to Hampstead 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

Hampstead Overview

London’s most desirable Village. Hampstead is a suburb of north London in the London Borough of Camden.

It is known for its intellectual, artistic, musical and literary associations and for the large parkland Hampstead Heath. It is also home to some of the most expensive housing in the London area, or indeed anywhere in the world. The village of Hampstead has more millionaires within its boundaries than any other area of Britain.

Attractions in the area include the Freud Museum, Keats' House, Kenwood House, Fenton House, The Isokon Building, and the Camden Arts Centre. The large Victorian Hampstead Library and Town Hall was recently converted and extended as a creative industries centre.

To the north and east of Hampstead, and separating it from Highgate, is London's largest ancient parkland, Hampstead Heath, which includes the well-known and legally-protected view of the London skyline from Parliament Hill. The Heath, a major place for Londoners to walk and take in some fresh air, also has three open-air public swimming ponds; one for men, one for women, and one for mixed bathing.

Hampstead has retained much of its village atmosphere and charm, with Hampstead High Street playing a vital role in the day to day life of a “Hampsteadian”.

Guide to Hampstead 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)

Hampstead Local Authorities:

Hampstead 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

Hampstead 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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead & Exam Results

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

Local schools within Hampstead:

• Primary Schools in Hampstead
• Secondary Schools in Hampstead
• Colleges in Hampstead
• Sixth Form Schools in Hampstead