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NW1 0LU

Camden High Street

Camden Town

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Overview

Postcode NW1 0LU is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Street & Elm Village area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year. The nearest station is Camden Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
250
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NW1 0LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Street & Elm Village near NW1 0LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Camden Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 0LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town
0.3 mi

2

Mornington Crescent

Northern

Walking directions to Mornington Crescent
0.3 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 0LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOakley Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Oakley Square Gardens
0.4 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park
0.1 miSt. Martin's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Martin's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
8,027 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
57.1(+509%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.71(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.39(+69%)
Other theft
41(+259%)
Burglary
18.3(+235%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
33.67%
Other White
73
24.83%
Bangladeshi
30
10.2%
Irish
17
5.78%
Other
14
4.76%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
50.18%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.97%
No qualifications
43
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
38.13%
Social rents from council
45
32.37%
Owns outright
13
9.35%
Other social rented
13
9.35%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.63%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Camden Town

Median price£580,000
Price per sq ft£927
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £1.0M

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) in Camden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camden Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£1,476,250£1,099
Flats20£460,000£857

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camden Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£830,000£1,595,000
2017£574,998£1,909,750
2018£715,000£1,455,000
2019£620,000£1,108,750
2020£690,000£1,290,000
2021£660,000£2,042,500
2022£605,000£1,747,550
2023£705,000£1,675,000
2024£605,000£1,560,000
2025£484,917£1,300,000
2026£610,000£1,560,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£936£1,171
2017£995£1,095
2018£929£900
2019£999£1,061
2020£978£1,070
2021£896£1,091
2022£839£1,085
2023£876£1,213
2024£937£1,061
2025£836£953
2026£842£1,155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camden Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 0LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 0LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 2025Ground Floor, 122, Camden High Street, London, NW1 0LUOtherLeasehold£76,087
28 Aug 2025Flat 14, 159 - 161, Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JYFlatsLeasehold£888,000
21 Oct 2025Ground Floor Studio 2, 5 - 6, Underhill Street, London, NW1 7HSOtherLeasehold£400,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 10, Chant House, 100 - 102, Arlington Road, London, NW1 7HPFlatsLeasehold£1,282,500
07 Apr 202511, Pratt Mews, London, NW1 0ADTerracedFreehold£750,000

Schools

In the NW1 0LU postcode area, located within Camden Street & Elm Village, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 0LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Cavendish SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bridge House PreparatoryOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 0LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 0LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&S Foodhall143-151 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JXWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0 miAldi131-133 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JRWalking directions to Aldi
0 miÖzdiller Food Centre11 Pratt Street, London, NW1 0AEWalking directions to Özdiller Food Centre
0.1 miTesco Express163,165 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSuper NewsPratt Mews, Camden, NW1 0ABWalking directions to Super News

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW1 0LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Cooper

Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Pat Callaghan

Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardCamden TownE05013655
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camden Street & Elm VillageE02000184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 019BE01000861
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 0LU

Is NW1 0LU (Camden Street & Elm Village) safe?

The area around NW1 0LU records about 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near NW1 0LU?

The median sale price around NW1 0LU in Camden Street & Elm Village is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 0LU?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 0LU, including Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), The Cavendish School and North Bridge House Preparatory. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 0LU?

The closest station to NW1 0LU is Camden Town in TfL zone 2, about 254 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 0LU?

NW1 0LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 0LU (Camden Street & Elm Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 0LU is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Cooper (Labour Party) and Pat Callaghan (Labour Party).