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Separated from Hampstead by Finchley Road, West Hampstead is a worthy member of the Hampstead family.
Living in West Hampstead
Until the late 19th century, West Hampstead was a small village called West End, but the arrival of the railways transformed farmland into housing estates.
The Metropolitan Railway adopted the name 'West Hampstead' for their station on West End Lane, to avoid confusion with the West End in central London.
West Hampstead lies to the west of the A41 Finchley Road, north-west of Swiss Cottage and south of Fortune Green.
Property is a mix of Victorian terraces and semi-detached villas some, of which, have been converted into flats and maisonettes.
West Hampstead also has a fair number of mansion blocks, mostly found in roads leading off Fortune Green Road; and there are contemporary developments of houses and flats most notably in Lymington Road near West Hampstead railway station.
West End Lane is especially noted for its coffee shops, furniture stores, fashionable restaurants, gastro pubs and a giant Pizza Express near the fire station.
For serious shopping there is the O2 centre near Finchley Road tube station which offers the largest Sainsbury's in London, a vast Books etc., an eight-screen multiplex cinema, a gym, and lots of places to eat and drink.
For green space, there's an attractive park on Fortune Green Road, ideal for young children, and the vast expanse of Hampstead Heath is a short ride in the car.
Towards Brondesbury, Kilburn Grange Park has children's play areas and tennis courts.
In and around West Hampstead there is a good choice of state, independent, and faith schools.
Transport
West Hampstead residents have ample choice when it comes to public transport, including two railway stations and one London Underground station, all within a few metres of each other.
West Hampstead tube station is on the Jubilee Line and is located on West End Lane by Broadhurst Gardens.
A few minutes' walk north is West Hampstead London Overground station which links (west) to Willesden Junction, and (south) to Richmond and Clapham Junction. Heading east it connects to Gospel Oak, Stratford and Barking.
The third station in West Hampstead is served by First Capital Connect which links to St. Pancras International, Farringdon and Blackfriars mainline stations, and to stations south of the river.
Heading north, First Capital Connect provides services to St. Albans, Luton Airport and beyond.
For full details of local transport serving West Hampstead including bus routes please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of mainline trains serving St. Pancras International, Farringdon and Blackfriars, please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
West Hampstead Fire Station was opened in 1901 and is still operational, responding to over two thousand emergency calls a year.
In the 1960s, road planners wanted to extend the M1 to a new terminus in West Hampstead, where it would have linked to the proposed North Cross Route. The plan, like so much lousy planning in the 1960s, would have resulted in the widespread demolition of large areas of West Hampstead and Kilburn, wrecking the character of the entire area.
Fortunately, somebody within the Department of Transport came to their senses.
For current information regarding West Hampstead which is in the London Borough of Camden please visit www.camden.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in West Hampstead
2 bedrooms flat in Priory Terrace, West Hampstead, London NW6 - Asking price of £369,950
Arranged over the entire 1st floor of this well maintained 4 storey stucco fronted period house is this 2 double bedroom converted flat. The flat has a large reception room with 2 original sash...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Minton Mews, West Hampstead, London NW6 - Asking price of £250,000
An ideal first time buy or rental investment. Located in this very popular secure modern development is this well maintained, bright and spacious one bedroom top floor ex-local authority purpose...... view full details
6 bedrooms flat in Christchurch Avenue, Queens Park NW6 - Asking price of £2,750,000
An exceptional property (402 sq m/4,325 sq ft approx.) that stands out from the crowd. The house has been extensively refurbished throughout, exuding the character and qualities of the present...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in West Hampstead, London NW6 - Asking price of £375,000
Dennis and hayes are delighted to offer to the market this fantastically appointed property which is positioned on the raised ground floor of a period conversion on a well regarded and quiet...... view full details
studio flat in Woodchurch Road, London NW6 - Auction guide price of £310,000
**For sale by auction** leasehold flat vacant possession important note. Potential purchasers should be aware that any measurements are for guidance only and can not be relied upon. Pure...... view full details
13 bedrooms flat in Smyrna Road, West Heath Road - Offers in the region of £3,000,000
A wonderful opportunity to purchase this stylish and contemporary building comprising fo 8 flats split up into 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments which are currently rented. Smyrna Road is superbly...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Sheridan Court, Swiss Cottage, London NW6 - Asking price of £549,950
From Anscombe & Ringland : Spacious apartment on the second floor of this modern purpose built block located on Belsize Road in need of some updating throughout... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Priory Park Road, Kilburn, NW6 - Asking price of £299,950
Offering a generous reception room opening onto a charming shared garden, a well proportioned one bedroomed flat benefiting from a private entrance and a convenient location.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Dennington Park Road, West Hampstead, London - Asking price of £499,950
A well presented 2 bedroom apartment occupying the raised ground floor of this attractive 4 storey Victorian building. The property boasts high ceilings, a reception stretching almost 18' with...... view full details
