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Primrose Hill

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About

Primrose Hill sits in the Borough of Camden around a small public park whose summit reaches about 63 metres above sea level. The open slope is used for walking, picnics and informal gatherings, and it provides an elevated view across central London. Paths curve around the top and the perimeter is lined with trees and benches; at ground level the park links directly to the residential streets that give the area its name.

The surrounding neighbourhood is made up of Victorian terraces, stucco-fronted houses and small garden squares such as Chalcot Square. Regent’s Park Road and Gloucester Avenue contain independent shops, cafés and a handful of long-established pubs that serve local residents. The layout of streets and squares creates a compact, walkable pocket of Camden where everyday life centres on the hill and its immediate environs. Local conservation controls protect building fronts and garden squares, so the character of streetscapes and the relationship between houses and the park remain visible.

Area overview

On average Primrose Hill has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year. There are 2 schools in Primrose Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Primrose Hill is home to around 7,591 people, with a population density of about 9,835.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Primrose Hill Population
7,591
Population density
9,835.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
47.56(+354%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.92(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.31(+33%)
Shoplifting
32.8(+224%)
Other theft
30.17(+159%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,252
42.83%
Other White
1,703
22.43%
Bangladeshi
350
4.61%
African
348
4.58%
Other
326
4.29%
Total population: 7,593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,045
62.75%
Level 3 (A level)
714
11.08%
No qualifications
670
10.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
455
7.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
4.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,446

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,069
29.56%
Owns outright
703
19.44%
Other social rented
692
19.14%
Owns with a mortgage
545
15.07%
Social rents from council
484
13.38%
Total households: 3,616

Property prices in Primrose Hill

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £1,050,000 in Primrose Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £435,000 up to £4,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Primrose Hill in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Primrose Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£718,500
Semi-Detached1£1,880,000
Terraced10£2,635,000

10 years median price trend in Primrose Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose Hill.

All postcodes in Primrose Hill

NW18YA

Chalcot Square

NW18YD

Chalcot Crescent

NW18BX

Leybourne Street

NW18QU

Castlehaven Road

NW18YN

Sharpleshall Street

NW33QU

King Henrys Road

NW17SX

Regents Park Road

NW33RP

King Henrys Road

NW18TA

Hadley Street

NW33QT

King Henrys Road

NW18HB

Gilbeys Yard

NW18JA

Gloucester Avenue

NW18RA

Castlehaven Road

NW18YW

Primrose Hill

NW18DZ

Sunny Mews

NW18TR

Fitzroy Road

NW18JH

Gloucester Avenue

NW33QP

King Henrys Road

NW17AE

Gloucester Avenue

NW17TH

Regal Lane

NW18JT

Waterside Place

NW17TT

St Marks Crescent

NW18AW

Regent's Park Road

NW18HX

Gloucester Avenue

NW17SR

Prince Albert Road

NW18AS

Haverstock

NW18YB

Chalcot Square

NW18JN

Princess Road

NW18UU

Mayfair Mews

NW18AQ

Regents Park Road

NW18LS

Chalcot Road

NW33AU

Ainger Road

NW18JJ

Princess Road

NW18AF

Camden Lock Place

NW18UA

Fitzroy Road

NW17BY

Jamestown Road

NW18AH

Camden Town

NW18HA

Juniper Crescent

NW18LA

Gloucester Avenue

NW33AJ

Erskine Road

NW18LL

Chalcot Road

NW18RN

Hawley Road

NW18TP

Fitzroy Road

NW18YE

Chalcot Crescent

NW17DH

Oval Road

NW18HQ

Juniper Crescent

NW18NA

Primrose Hill

NW18TH

Castlehaven Road

NW18XP

Regents Park Road

NW18YH

Rothwell Street

NW18YR

Berkley Road

NW17BA

Gloucester Avenue

NW18RU

Hawley Street

NW18TL

Castlehaven Road

NW18YP

Chalcot Square

NW17TA

Albert Terrace Mews

NW18AA

Chalk Farm Road

NW33AH

Ainger Road

NW33AT

Ainger Road

NW17AB

Gloucester Avenue

NW17AU

Gloucester Avenue

NW18YL

Sharpleshall Street

NW17EB

Oval Road

NW17TS

St Marks Crescent

NW18LY

Chalcot Road

NW17BB

Gloucester Avenue

NW17DJ

Oval Road

NW17EP

Centric Close

NW18DA

Hartland Road

NW18TY

Fitzroy Road

NW17HW

Jamestown Road

NW18TD

Castle Road

NW18AD

Regents Park Road

NW18EJ

Camden Town

NW18LD

Gloucester Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.