Whitestone Lane Hampstead, Camden
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (NW3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20400067.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £3,125,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band H; Band D in Camden costs £2,208 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hampstead Heath, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hampstead Heath, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Keats Group Practice, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 71% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £3,125,000 | £3,125,000 | £3,125,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £19,250,000 | £19,250,000 | £19,250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2015 | THE COTTAGE NW3 1EA | Terraced | £3,125,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2011 | WHITESTONE HOUSE NW3 1EA | Terraced | £19,250,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2002 | WHITESTONE HOUSE NW3 1EA | Detached | £2,000,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 411 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); 2007 onwards (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Camden in 2026-27: Band D £2,208 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,472 | £1,717 | £1,962 | £2,208 | £2,698 | £3,189 | £3,679 | £4,415 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band H (41% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hampstead (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Basements, Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) Non-immediate Article 4, Hampstead Conservation Area (excl. Frognal Way) (various properties).
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- GANG MOOR, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK APPROXIMATELY 6 METRES NORTH OF UPPER TERRACE JUNCTION, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Frognal House 99 Frognal London NW3 6XR: up to 4 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 47 Heath Street London Camden NW3 6UA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Arthur West House 79 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 6PA: up to 29 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Arthur West House 79 Fitzjohn's Avenue London NW3 6PA, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hampstead Police Station 26 Rosslyn Hill London NW3 1PD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 127 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW3 1DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NW3 1EA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hampstead Heath 3.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Finchley Road and Frognal 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| West Hampstead Thameslink 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hampstead Underground Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Belsize Park Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Finchley Road Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle Vale of Health | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Heath Car Park | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 36 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest TotalEnergies Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Keats Group Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ritz Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Street Dental | 220 m |
| Hospital | Royal Free Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Hampstead Police Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hampstead Heath 316 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Hampstead Cricket Club 2.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Branch Hill Allotments 2,850 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 374 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heath House, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north. 474 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 40 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heath House | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north |
| 1, Elm Row | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south |
| Elm Lodge and Attached Garden Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| Cannon Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south-east |
| The Hill (Inverforth House) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bell Barrow called Boadicea's Grave, 650m west of Millfield Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Kenwood | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Pond | Lake or reservoir | 90 m west |
| Vale of Health Pond | Lake or reservoir | 290 m north-east |
| Viaduct Pond | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| West Heath | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Leg of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| North Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Camden: see them on the Camden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fleet Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Hampstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Gaffe NW3 6SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Christ Church Co E Primary NW3 1JH | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| The Duke of Hamilton NW3 1JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| ROSE N' ROSE NW3 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| The Old White Bear NW3 1LJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| New End Primary School NW3 1HU | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| The Holly Bush NW3 6SG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| New York Cafe Ltd NW3 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| DREAMY N HEALTHY NW3 1DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Nataral Ltd Ta Wylde NW3 6UG | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2023 |
| HANA CHA NW3 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2025 |
| RISTORANTE DIPOPOLO NW3 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burgh House Trust NW3 1LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| L'Antica Pizzeria NW3 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| MEEKHUN THAI BISTRO NW3 6UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heath Brow (12); On or near Whitestone Lane (12); On or near Vale Of Health (10); On or near Cannon Place (7); On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 60% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 9% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 71% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Whitestone Walk · Lower Terrace · Holford Road · Upper Terrace · Vale of Health · Judges' Walk · Hampstead Square · Admiral's Walk · Stamford Close · The Mount Square · Holford Road · Heath Brow
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.