Hampstead student lettings INSIGHT Knight Frank what you need to know about: Hampstead
Best known for… Hampstead Heath, hill-top position, literary alumni, bohemian vibe, boutique shops and café society.
Area overview: Hampstead overlooks London from its lofty hilltop position and is one of the most highly sought-after areas to live in the capital. The area is steeped in history and known for its intellectual, artistic, musical and literary associations - from John Keats to George Orwell. Mature students are especially keen on Hampstead because of its village-like atmosphere. It is situated north-west of the City and is part of the London Borough of Camden. Social: Hampstead Heath is one of London’s most popular open spaces and a great spot for summer picnics and days out with friends. For evening entertainment, Hampstead has a selection of highly-regarded pubs, bars, and restaurants. But nearby Camden is home to a much wider range of venues for nights out. Cultural: As well as having four theatres and a cinema, Hampstead is home to The Freud Museum, Keats House, Kenwood House, Fenton House, The Isokon Building, Burgh House, and the Camden Arts Centre. Sport and leisure: Hampstead Heath has a chain of ponds, including three open-air public swimming pools. Its vast green spaces offer a beautiful setting for keen runners. Sports enthusiasts can join a range of clubs, from skittles and golf to tennis and rugby. Transport: Travelling to any of London’s university campuses is easy from Hampstead and Belsize Park underground stations (Northern Line), Hampstead Heath rail station and numerous buses. Residents can also catch the Jubilee Line at Swiss Cottage, or overground trains from Finchley Road and Hampstead stations.
Figure 1: Nearby tube stations, universities and colleges
Key to major university abbreviations
BPP BPP University College Of Professional Studies Limited London Met London Metropolitan University SOAS School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) UCL University College London (University of London) Westminster University of Westminster
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Fast facts: the student rental market in Hampstead
Figure 2 Figure 3 Average rents in Hampstead Nationality of Knight Frank tenants Range of values per property size London lettings, past 12 months
£1,600 Africa 2%
£1,400 Asia 4% Australasia 3% £1,200 Europe 27% £1,000 India 1% Middle East 2% £800 North America 12% £600 Russia & CIS 2% Rent £ per week South America 1% £400 UK 46% £200 Total: 100% £0 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed
Hampstead properties
Great location Stunning garden apartment Let Let
1 bed 2 bed Asking rent: £395pw Asking rent: £625pw
Hampstead Village Hampstead Village
Spacious village apartment Three double bedrooms To let To let
1 bed 3 bed Asking rent: £475pw Asking rent: £795pw
Hampstead Village West Hampstead
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