hampstead
n. uncountablen. an affluent residential area in north London known for its large park and artistic history. Many famous writers and actors live there because of its village-like feel.
n. an affluent district in Inner North London, historically associated with intellectual and artistic circles. It is primarily known for the expansive Hampstead Heath and its high concentration of listed buildings.
We spent the afternoon walking around Hampstead.
The property prices in Hampstead are among the highest in the city due to its historic charm and proximity to the Heath.
Historically a spa town, Hampstead evolved into a bohemian enclave for the London intelligentsia, a legacy that persists in its numerous blue plaques and independent bookshops.
Proper noun; typically used without an article unless referring to a specific historical version of the area.