Hampstead ( or ), commonly known as Hampstead Village, is an area of London, England, north-west of
Charing Cross. Part of the
London Borough of Camden, it is known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic, musical and literary associations and for
Hampstead Heath, a large, hilly expanse of parkland. It has some of the most expensive housing in the London area. The village of Hampstead has more millionaires within its boundaries than any other area of the United Kingdom.