Swiss Cottage

North-west London between Hampstead, Primrose Hill and St John's Wood.

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Swiss Cottage

Between Hampstead and St John's Wood, on the Jubilee line.

Swiss Cottage is a residential neighbourhood in north-west London, in the London Borough of Camden, between Hampstead, Belsize Park, St John's Wood and Primrose Hill. It takes its name from a pub built in the style of a Swiss chalet in the 1800s.

Living in Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage offers mansion blocks, Victorian and Edwardian houses and conversions, and modern apartments, often for less than neighbouring Hampstead or St John's Wood. Local landmarks include the Hampstead Theatre, the Swiss Cottage library and leisure centre, and the shops and cinema on Finchley Road. Primrose Hill and Regent's Park are within walking distance.

Getting around

Swiss Cottage station is on the Jubilee line, with direct trains to Bond Street, Westminster, London Bridge and Canary Wharf. Finchley Road (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines) and Finchley Road & Frognal (Overground) are nearby.

Cost of living in Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage is a popular choice for families and professionals who want north London space and good transport without the prices of Hampstead.

Swiss Cottage postcode: NW3

Swiss Cottage is mainly in NW3, with some streets to the west in NW6 and to the south towards St John's Wood in NW8.

House prices in Swiss Cottage

Across the London Borough of Camden, the average price paid for a home was about £798,000. Flats and maisonettes averaged about £657,000, and terraced houses about £1.53 million. Flats here are often more affordable than in Hampstead or St John's Wood.

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, August 2026, borough-wide averages. Prices in individual streets vary widely.

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