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About

Chalk Farm occupies a compact, primarily residential area just north of Camden Town's busy centre. The district is defined by its railway infrastructure, with the Overground station and the prominent railway viaducts creating a distinct urban landscape. Housing consists largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside several notable postwar social housing estates. The Regent's Canal forms its southern boundary, providing a quieter, greener corridor away from the main roads.

The area's focal point is the historic Roundhouse, a former railway engine turntable shed transformed into a major performing arts venue. Adjacent to it, the streets beneath the arches host a variety of independent cafes, small music rehearsal spaces, and creative businesses. Chalk Farm Road serves as the main commercial thoroughfare, connecting the area to the broader borough while maintaining a more local, neighbourhood atmosphere compared to the adjacent markets.

Area overview

On average Chalk Farm has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year. There are 3 schools in Chalk Farm: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Chalk Farm is home to around 8,488 people, with a population density of about 16,204.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Chalk Farm Population
8,488
Population density
16,204.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.94(+49%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.11(+19%)
Theft from the person
10.37(+11%)
Shoplifting
10.13(+1%)
Other theft
9.19(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,109
36.62%
Other White
1,425
16.79%
Bangladeshi
841
9.91%
African
810
9.54%
Other
393
4.63%
Total population: 8,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,516
49.51%
No qualifications
1,105
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
980
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
644
9.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,584
43.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
921
25.21%
Owns with a mortgage
472
12.92%
Owns outright
438
11.99%
Other social rented
119
3.26%
Total households: 3,654

Property prices in Chalk Farm

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Chalk Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £332,000 up to £5,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalk Farm in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalk Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats52£610,000£9,224
Semi-Detached2£4,525,000£20,111
Terraced12£1,239,000£12,013

10 years median price trend in Chalk Farm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalk Farm.

All postcodes in Chalk Farm

NW54DG

Malden Road

NW32EG

Maitland Park Villas

NW18DT

Harmood Street

NW18EU

Ferdinand Street

NW33HH

Adelaide Road

NW53PU

Prince Of Wales Road

NW53JB

Marsden Street

NW34SE

Steeles Road

NW32BT

Eton Place

NW18SU

Castle Road

NW54EY

Queens Crescent

NW32DF

Eton Rise

NW18ED

Ferdinand Street

NW18QJ

Crogsland Road

NW32BL

Haverstock Hill

NW34SR

Eton Road

NW32DQ

Eton Rise

NW53PT

Prince Of Wales Road

NW18EE

Ferdinand Place

NW53QG

Queens Crescent

NW32HH

Prince Of Wales Road

NW53HH

Malden Road

NW18BG

Chalk Farm Road

NW32DR

Eton College Road

NW53QN

St Silas Place

NW18HH

Belmont Street

NW53PS

Prince Of Wales Road

NW54JD

Grafton Terrace

NW18HG

Mead Close

NW18BD

Bridge Approach

NW54PG

Bassett Street

NW32DH

Eton College Road

NW32HD

Maitland Park Road

NW18DR

Powlett Place

NW34SS

Eton Road

NW18AR

Chalk Farm Road

NW32DD

Eton Rise

NW18RE

Belmont Street

NW34SL

Haverstock Hill

NW18RF

Haverstock

NW54JE

Grafton Terrace

NW33QE

Adelaide Road

NW53HL

St Leonards Square

NW18DH

Harmood Grove

NW54HP

Haverstock

NW32DN

Eton College Road

NW53HG

Malden Road

NW53PH

Talacre Road

NW34SX

Eton Villas

NW53HZ

Malden Road

NW32ES

Maitland Park Road

NW32DW

Eton College Road

NW32ET

Maitland Park Road

NW54HU

Haverstock

NW53QL

Prince Of Wales Road

NW33QB

Adelaide Road

NW18RD

Belmont Street

NW53HT

Malden Road

NW32BN

Haverstock

NW54ET

Baptist Gardens

NW34SG

Eton Villas

NW54HB

Herbert Street

NW18FA

Crogsland Road

NW53JA

Marsden Street

NW32HG

Maitland Park Road

NW18DF

Mutton Place

NW18DW

Harmood Street

NW53AZ

Craddock Street

NW32HB

Maitland Park Road

NW34SP

Eton Road

NW53LT

Prince Of Wales Road

NW18HE

Ferdinand Street

NW54ES

Queens Crescent

NW18AJ

Chalk Farm Road

NW18DN

Harmood Street

NW53QR

Marsden Street

NW53HN

Malden Road

NW53HP

Newbury Mews

NW54HR

Malden Road

NW32EE

Maitland Park Villas

NW18DY

Harmood Street

NW53QD

Queens Crescent

NW33QA

Adelaide Road

NW54DE

Malden Road

NW18ET

Haverstock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.