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About

Tufnell Park West is a residential neighbourhood in Camden, located between Holloway Road and Dartmouth Park. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many converted into flats, alongside some modern apartment developments. Its streets are generally quiet, with several small, independent shops and cafes concentrated along Brecknock Road and the northern end of Fortess Road. The local atmosphere is more subdued compared to the busier centres of Camden Town or Kentish Town.

The area is anchored by Tufnell Park tube station on the Northern line, providing direct transport links. Tufnell Park Playing Fields offer a significant green space for recreation. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, castle-like architecture of the former Holloway Prison site on Parkhurst Road, which dominates the southern boundary. Daily life here revolves around local schools, neighbourhood pubs, and the community-oriented Tufnell Park Farmers' Market held at the primary school.

Area overview

On average Tufnell Park West has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year. There are 4 schools in Tufnell Park West: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Tufnell Park West is home to around 7,814 people, with a population density of about 11,479.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Tufnell Park West Population
7,814
Population density
11,479.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.98(+56%)
Shoplifting
33.66(+237%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.23(-16%)
Vehicle crime
12.67(+35%)
Other theft
8.57(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,146
53.06%
Other White
1,319
16.88%
African
324
4.15%
Other
298
3.81%
Bangladeshi
284
3.63%
Total population: 7,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,248
64.14%
Level 3 (A level)
748
11.29%
No qualifications
627
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
443
6.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
4.56%
Total 16+ residents: 6,623

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
981
28.08%
Owns outright
713
20.41%
Owns with a mortgage
702
20.09%
Social rents from council
543
15.54%
Other social rented
440
12.59%
Total households: 3,494

Property prices in Tufnell Park West

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,006
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £1.4M

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,006 per square foot) in Tufnell Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,926 up to £4,580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tufnell Park West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£4,580,000£1,373
Semi-Detached3£2,810,000£1,083
Terraced13£1,850,000£995
Flats51£595,000£991

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tufnell Park West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£1,325,000£1,205,000
2017£621,500£2,568,750£1,350,000
2018£741,100£2,180,000£1,452,500
2019£615,000£1,200,000£1,450,000
2020£550,000£1,460,000
2021£582,500£2,907,750£1,700,000
2022£612,500£2,330,000£1,781,000
2023£547,500£2,575,000£1,825,000
2024£577,501£1,750,000£1,640,000
2025£686,750£2,810,000£1,850,000
2026£530,000£2,137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tufnell Park West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,025£931£978
2017£1,006£1,129£912
2018£971£929£921
2019£923£906£917
2020£863£1,090
2021£869£1,048£977
2022£885£1,103£1,093
2023£868£1,231£1,104
2024£944£1,063£1,105
2025£1,069£1,181£1,123
2026£755£981
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tufnell Park West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tufnell Park West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Tufnell Park West

Is Tufnell Park West safe?

Tufnell Park West records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Tufnell Park West?

The median sale price in Tufnell Park West is £750,000 (about £1,006 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tufnell Park West?

Tufnell Park West has 2 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tufnell Park West?

Tufnell Park West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tufnell Park West sits around rank 16,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Tufnell Park West?

The average household income in Tufnell Park West is around £88,595 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Tufnell Park West

NW52NU

Leverton Street

NW51DN

Twisden Road

NW51PA

Highgate Road

NW51RY

Woodsome Road

NW51ED

Kentish Town North

NW52PG

Leverton Street

NW52HL

Fortess Road

NW51SL

Dartmouth Park Road

NW52ET

Kentish Town North

NW51SE

Laurier Road

NW51XH

Ingestre Road

NW52NX

Leverton Street

NW51AD

Fortess Road

NW52TG

Kentish Town Road

NW51SH

Laurier Road

NW52PA

Railey Mews

NW51PB

Highgate Road

NW51XG

Ingestre Road

NW52HS

Lupton Street

NW51NU

Highgate Road

NW52EY

Fortess Road

NW52PD

Ascham Street

NW51BL

Little Green Street

NW51XE

Ingestre Road

NW52HT

Lupton Street

NW51DG

Chetwynd Road

NW51UP

Lady Somerset Road

NW52PN

Falkland Place

NW51JD

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51TL

Kentish Town North

NW52QA

Lady Margaret Road

NW51NT

Highgate Road

NW51NX

College Yard

NW51XA

Ingestre Road

NW51DD

Chetwynd Road

NW51XB

Ingestre Road

NW52DA

Fortess Road

NW52PS

Falkland Road

NW51AS

Highgate Road

NW51AE

Fortess Yard

NW51JN

Dartmouth Park Avenue

NW51SY

Dartmouth Park Road

NW51BY

Chetwynd Road

NW52HD

Fortess Grove

NW52PW

Ascham Street

NW52NH

Lady Margaret Road

NW51AN

Churchill Road

NW51SA

Woodsome Road

NW51UB

Evangelist Road

NW52XE

Montpelier Grove

NW51DL

Twisden Road

NW51BG

Fortess Road

NW51JY

Highgate Road

NW51UG

Burghley Road

NW52HH

Fortess Road

NW51BF

Piano Yard

NW51EE

Boscastle Road

NW51QS

Highgate

NW51EG

Boscastle Road

NW52JA

Lupton Street

NW51AJ

Oakford Road

NW51TX

Lady Somerset Road

NW51SS

York Rise

NW52XP

Dunollie Road

NW51BH

Chetwynd Road

NW52PL

Leverton Place

NW51HR

Dartmouth Park Hill

NW51PG

Highgate Road

NW51DW

Highgate Road

NW51SX

Dartmouth Park Road

NW52EN

Islip Street

NW51AH

Oakford Road

NW51DB

Chetwynd Road

NW51SU

Dartmouth Park Road

NW52HR

Fortess Road

NW52HG

Fortess Road

NW51DU

York Rise

NW51QT

Hillside

NW51DX

York Rise

NW52XS

Lady Margaret Road

NW51AA

Fortess Road

NW52PU

Falkland Road

NW51DJ

Chetwynd Road

NW51AG

Fortess Road

NW51XD

Ingestre Road

NW52XN

Dunollie Road

NW51UN

Burghley Road

NW52ES

Fortess Road

NW51SJ

Laurier Road

NW52TH

Kentish Town Road

NW51EJ

Highgate Road

NW51UD

Burghley Road

NW51RX

Woodsome Road

NW51DS

York Rise

NW52PE

Leverton Street

NW52NL

Lambourn Close

NW52PJ

Leverton Street

NW52TJ

Kentish Town Road

NW52NJ

Lady Margaret Road

NW51SN

Dartmouth Park Road