Hampstead Heath (Ladies Pond) water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Hampstead Heath (Ladies Pond) in City and County of the City of London.
The Ladies' Pond is a former reservoir on the eastern side of Hampstead Heath. There is no beach but there are grassy sunbathing areas surrounding the pond. Access to the 6845 square metre swimming area is via a concrete diving platform.
- Available sample history
- 1998 to 2026
- Samples
- 578
- Latest official classification
- Good (2025)
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Annual classification history
Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.
| Year | Classification | Assessment source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2024 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2023 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2022 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2021 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2019 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2018 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2017 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2016 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2015 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2014 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2013 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2012 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2011 | Good | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2010 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2009 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2008 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2007 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2006 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2005 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2004 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2003 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2002 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2001 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 2000 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 1999 | Good | Historical estimate |
| 1998 | Good | Historical estimate |
Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.
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