Welcome to Hampstead

Hampstead

Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Hampstead

Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Hampstead you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.

A little bit of history

The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon meaning ‘homestead’ and the area is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Originally a spa destination in the 18th century, Hampstead declined in the early 19th century before growing exponentially when the arrival of the railway connected it to the centre of town in the 1860s. Lavish residences sprang up to cater to the population of wealthy commuters and the area retains this period charm and sense of heritage today.

Why move to Hampstead?

It is a popular choice with city workers, affluent families and celebrities alike due to its stunning architecture, strong transport links and access to green space, including the sprawling Hampstead Heath. The many eateries, theatres, cinemas, museums, galleries and sports facilities mean there is never a dull day in Hampstead. In addition the volume and high quality of education facilities in Hampstead is a draw for many people and is one of the reasons many move to the area.

Some say that living in Hampstead means you’ve reached the pinnacle of London life. The NW3 postcode is one of the most sought after (and affluent) in the UK. It offers peaceful, idyllic village settings just a few miles away from Central London and buzzy areas like Camden. Celebrities, artists, writers and poets have called Hampstead home, taking advantage of its inspiring cobblestone streets and vast open spaces. If you’re thinking of making a move to Hampstead, read on and take your own inspiration from all the things to do and see in NW3.

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FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Hamstead and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..

Ricky Gervais

Peter Cook

Simon Amstell English comedian, television presenter, screenwriter and actor Dame Peggy Ashcroft English Actress. Peter Barkworth English Actor Dirk Bogarde English actor and novelist Michael Byrne[English actor Born, schooled and resided in Hampstead Richard Burton Welsh actor Emilia Clarke English actress Peter Cook English satirist, writer and comedian Dame Judi Dench English actress, widow of Michael Williams Gerald du Maurier English actor and theatre manager Stephen Fry English actor, screenwriter, playwright, comedian Ricky Gervais British comedian, actor, director, and writer Sophie Hunter English theatre and opera director, wife of actor Benedict Cumberbatch Jeremy Irons English actor Wolf Kahler German actor Hugh Manning English actor Margaret Nolan actress, artist, model Peter O’Toole Irish actor Harold Pinter British playwright, screenwriter, director and actor Karel Reisz Czech-born British filmmaker Ralph Richardson English actor Ridley Scott British film director and producer Alastair Sim Scottish actor Marie Studholme Musical comedy actress and picture postcard beauty.[citation needed Dame Elizabeth Taylor London-born British-American actress Marti Webb British actress and singer