Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North West London

NW6 (Kilburn and West Hampstead): crime, schools, stations and house prices

NW6 (Kilburn and West Hampstead) is a postcode district in North West London, covered by Brent, Camden and Westminster. Homes sold for a median of £665,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.1% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 153 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 27 schools with an NW6 postcode, and the nearest stations include Brondesbury, West Hampstead and Kilburn High Road.

House prices in NW6

666 homes sold in NW6 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £665,000. That's 0.1% higher than the 12 months before (£664,500). 10 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in NW6

Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 153 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 51 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in NW6 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,849 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in NW6

27 open schools have an NW6 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (1)

Primary schools (16)

Secondary schools (2)

Special and other schools (8)

Stations near NW6

Council and wards

NW6 is covered by Brent, Camden and Westminster. Wards include Abbey Road, Brondesbury Park, Cricklewood & Mapesbury, Fortune Green, Harrow Road, Kilburn, Maida Vale and Queens Park.

Frequently asked questions

Is NW6 a safe area to live?

NW6 (Kilburn and West Hampstead) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 153 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in NW6?

The median sale price in NW6 (Kilburn and West Hampstead) was £665,000 across 666 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.1% higher than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near NW6?

The nearest stations to the centre of NW6 are Brondesbury (0.3 mi), West Hampstead (0.4 mi), Kilburn High Road (0.4 mi) and Kilburn (0.5 mi).

How many schools are there in NW6?

There are 27 open schools with an NW6 postcode, including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers NW6?

NW6 is covered by Brent, Camden and Westminster councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.