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NW6

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW6 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £908,932
1yr change ▼ 7.7%
Crime 235% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£908,932

▼ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

217% above national avg

Crime Rate

272.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

235% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

Property Prices in NW6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW6 is £908,932, which is 30% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW6 cost 216.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW6 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,917,829 23
Semi-detached £2,302,479 59
Terraced £1,654,890 329
Flat £667,315 1801
All types £908,932 2323

5-Year Price History

£851K £874K £897K £921K £944K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 272.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW6 has a crime rate significantly 235% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
15.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
20.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
72.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
67.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW6 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
West Hampstead Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Broadhurst School Other Not inspected mi

4

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW6 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW6 is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NW6 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW6 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£908,932, 217% above national average), higher-than-average crime (235% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW6 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW6 LONDON?
The average house price in NW6 (LONDON) is £908,932, based on 2323 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 217% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.7% over the past year.
Is NW6 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW6 is above the national average (272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (72.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW6 LONDON?
The population of NW6 (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW6?
The average broadband download speed in NW6 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW6 LONDON?
There are 28 schools in or near NW6. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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