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. Today, property to rent in West Hampstead can be found in Victorian terraced houses, semi-detached 20th century houses, mansion blocks, and modern, purpose-built apartments.
Houses to rent in West Hampstead, which is in the London Borough of Camden, are in high demand and three-bedroom houses have rentals of £2,000+ per month. Modern, four-bedroom townhouses, often located in gated developments, are available for £2,500 per month. Flats to rent in West Hampstead offering one bedroom and close to Jubilee Line and Thameslink stations generally have monthly rentals in the region of £800. Flats with two bedrooms can usually be rented for £1,120 per month.
Amenities for properties in West Hampstead
Residents in West Hampstead enjoy a good selection of local restaurants, gastro pubs and retail outlets. They can also benefit from the "O2" shopping centre near the underground station in Finchley Road, where there is the largest Sainsbury's in London. The shopping centre also has an eight-screen multiplex cinema, 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. There are state, independent, and faith schools surrounding West Hampstead.
Transport in West Hampstead
Residents in West Hampstead will find that the area is one of the best served by public transport in London. The underground station in West Hampstead is on the Jubilee Line (Zone 2) and is located on West End Lane by Broadhurst Gardens. A few minutes' walk north is West Hampstead Silverlink station and a few metres further on, is West Hampstead Thameslink station. Bus routes include 328, C11, 189 and 139.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in West Hampstead, which is covered by postcode, NW6, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Golders Green, Belsize Park and St John's Wood.
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
A large and bright 2 double bedroom apartment occupying the top (2nd) floor of this beautiful period conversion located on the boundary of the Mapesbury Conservation area. Comprising a 19'6 ft...
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
Newly refurbished and interior designed to an exacting standard we offer this beautiful Neo Georgian terrace house ideally located at the favoured end of Belsize Road. Moments from Swiss Cottage...
house, 4 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms
A sensational interior designed newly refurbished Neo Georgian townhouse with four double bedrooms and two reception rooms arranged over three floors, finished to an exceptionally high standard....
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room
A bright and spacious 1 double bedroom apartment, occupying the first floor of a mid terrace period conversion, conveniently located within a 5 minute stroll of West Hampstead tube station...
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
An outstanding and contemporary 2 double bedroom apartment located within a 2 minute walk of Finchley Road tube station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines zone 2) and within the much sought after...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room
A superbly located, spacious 1 bedroom apartment only moments from St Johns Wood tube station (Jubilee line zone 2) and all an abundance of local amenities. Occupying the ground floor of a purpose...
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
An outstanding and contemporary 2 double bedroom apartment located within a 2 minute walk of Finchley Road tube station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines zone 2) and within the much sought after...
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
A large and bright 2 double bedroom apartment occupying the top (2nd) floor of this beautiful period conversion located on the boundary of the Mapesbury Conservation area. Comprising a 19'6 ft...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room
A superbly located, spacious 1 bedroom apartment only moments from St Johns Wood tube station (Jubilee line zone 2) and all an abundance of local amenities. Occupying the ground floor of a purpose...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room
A bright and spacious 1 double bedroom apartment, occupying the first floor of a mid terrace period conversion, conveniently located within a 5 minute stroll of West Hampstead tube station...