It dates back to the early eighteenth century when it was located close to the Hampstead Wells spa on the adjacent Well Walk.
[2] At its northern end is the Old White Bear pub dating back to 1704, on the corner with Well Road.
It is known as New End to distinguish it from older parts of Hampstead village.
[4] A number of other buildings, dating back to the eighteenth and early nineteenth century, are now Grade II listed.
The Duke of Hamilton pub is located in the street.