Area Comparison · London
Choosing between Islington (N1) and Hampstead (NW3)? Here is how the two compare on every registered sale over the last 12 months, from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data: prices, price per square foot, how busy each market is and where prices are heading.
| Measure | Islington (N1) | Hampstead (NW3) |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | £675,000 | £928,750 |
| Sales in 12 months | 701 | 414 |
| Price change, 12 months | +1.8% | -7.1% |
| Price range | £127,500 to £5,650,000 | £198,000 to £16,500,000 |
| Type | Islington (N1) | Hampstead (NW3) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached house | £1,736,500 (4) | £4,200,000 (9) |
| Flat | £587,500 (565) | £830,000 (336) |
| Semi-detached house | £2,450,000 (15) | £4,448,283 (24) |
| Terraced house | £1,750,000 (117) | £2,175,000 (45) |
Median sale price, number of sales in brackets.
Based on registered sales only. Every buyer is different: speak to an advisor about your budget and plans.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.. Medians are calculated by Belgrave Estates from registered transactions; they describe what sold, not what any individual property is worth.
3-month median · Sales
| Month | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2023 | £700,000 | 81 |
| Oct 2023 | £770,000 | 77 |
| Nov 2023 | £625,000 | 91 |
| Dec 2023 | £600,000 | 69 |
| Jan 2024 | £650,000 | 46 |
| Feb 2024 | £630,000 | 61 |
| Mar 2024 | £593,250 | 60 |
| Apr 2024 | £764,000 | 72 |
| May 2024 | £795,000 | 75 |
| Jun 2024 | £786,000 | 72 |
| Jul 2024 | £777,500 | 88 |
| Aug 2024 | £677,000 | 91 |
| Sept 2024 | £680,000 | 91 |
| Oct 2024 | £650,000 | 141 |
| Nov 2024 | £681,500 | 91 |
| Dec 2024 | £645,000 | 81 |
| Jan 2025 | £658,750 | 66 |
| Feb 2025 | £625,000 | 85 |
| Mar 2025 | £572,500 | 192 |
| Apr 2025 | £660,250 | 32 |
| May 2025 | £820,000 | 49 |
| Jun 2025 | £808,750 | 66 |
| Jul 2025 | £765,000 | 83 |
| Aug 2025 | £692,500 | 92 |
| Sept 2025 | £800,000 | 93 |
| Oct 2025 | £681,250 | 80 |
| Nov 2025 | £760,000 | 83 |
| Dec 2025 | £680,000 | 56 |
| Jan 2026 | £660,000 | 45 |
| Feb 2026 | £640,000 | 54 |
| Mar 2026 | £745,000 | 55 |
| Apr 2026 | £645,000 | 44 |
| May 2026 | £580,000 | 55 |
| Jun 2026 | £556,840 | 50 |
| Jul 2026 | £630,000 | 57 |
| Aug 2026 | £705,000 | 16 |
3-month median · Sales
| Month | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2023 | £942,500 | 54 |
| Oct 2023 | £933,500 | 38 |
| Nov 2023 | £985,000 | 48 |
| Dec 2023 | £1,135,000 | 41 |
| Jan 2024 | £1,115,000 | 37 |
| Feb 2024 | £1,050,000 | 40 |
| Mar 2024 | £950,000 | 45 |
| Apr 2024 | £750,000 | 41 |
| May 2024 | £977,500 | 66 |
| Jun 2024 | £915,000 | 51 |
| Jul 2024 | £1,175,000 | 56 |
| Aug 2024 | £999,750 | 72 |
| Sept 2024 | £900,000 | 57 |
| Oct 2024 | £1,260,000 | 81 |
| Nov 2024 | £1,070,000 | 71 |
| Dec 2024 | £1,010,000 | 41 |
| Jan 2025 | £1,200,000 | 57 |
| Feb 2025 | £1,050,000 | 53 |
| Mar 2025 | £855,000 | 106 |
| Apr 2025 | £738,750 | 44 |
| May 2025 | £1,662,500 | 40 |
| Jun 2025 | £1,150,000 | 49 |
| Jul 2025 | £1,163,500 | 50 |
| Aug 2025 | £1,195,000 | 42 |
| Sept 2025 | £1,145,000 | 50 |
| Oct 2025 | £1,150,000 | 55 |
| Nov 2025 | £932,500 | 52 |
| Dec 2025 | £1,200,000 | 29 |
| Jan 2026 | £972,500 | 39 |
| Feb 2026 | £1,100,000 | 23 |
| Mar 2026 | £760,000 | 43 |
Islington (N1) has the lower median sale price: £675,000 against £928,750 over the last 12 months.
Islington (N1) recorded more sales: 701 against 414 in the last 12 months.
Over the last year the median price changed by +1.8% in Islington (N1) and -7.1% in Hampstead (NW3).
From HM Land Registry Price Paid Data: every registered sale in both areas, refreshed as new records are published. Belgrave Estates does not adjust or estimate these figures.
| Apr 2026 |
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| £825,000 |
| 29 |
| May 2026 | £774,000 | 21 |
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| Jun 2026 | £1,055,000 | 29 |
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| Jul 2026 | £831,000 | 28 |
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| Aug 2026 | £633,750 | 12 |
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