| West Hampstead | |
|---|---|
  West Hampstead Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 33,751 |
| OS grid reference | TQ255855 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | NW3, NW6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
West Hampstead is an affluent area in the London Borough of Camden in north-west London. Mainly defined by the railway stations of the same name, it is situated between Childs Hill to the north, Frognal and Hampstead to the north-east, Swiss Cottage to the east, South Hampstead to the south-east and Kilburn to the west and south-west. The neighbourhood is mainly residential with several local amenities including a range of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, cafes and bakeries; most of which are concentrated in the northern section of West End Lane and around West End Green. Located in travel zone 2, West Hampstead has excellent transport links, and is served by three stations: West Hampstead on the Jubilee line, West Hampstead Overground station and West Hampstead Thameslink station.