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NW1 1JF

St Pancras & Somers Town

Camden

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Detailed insights for NW1 1JF

Overview

Postcode NW1 1JF is located in a major urban area, within the St Pancras & Somers Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Somers Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 303.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year. The nearest station is Euston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St George's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
304
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 303.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.6%

Approximately 55.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from NW1 1JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Somers Town near NW1 1JF 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 Euston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 1JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Euston

London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Euston
0.3 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras
0.3 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 1JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.5 miOakley Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Oakley Square Gardens
0.3 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square

Area Profile

Population
625
Population density
5,020.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
110.96(+871%)
Theft from the person
70.43(+651%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.52(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.89(+19%)
Bicycle theft
15.28(+855%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
136
21.73%
British
128
20.45%
Other White
96
15.34%
African
66
10.54%
Chinese
49
7.83%
Total population: 626

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
216
41.14%
Level 3 (A level)
90
17.14%
No qualifications
88
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
11.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 525

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
69
27.38%
Other social rented
68
26.98%
Owns with a mortgage
17
6.75%
Owns outright
15
5.95%
Total households: 252

Property prices in St Pancras & Somers Town

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£817
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£545K – £726K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £817 per square foot) in St Pancras & Somers Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £1,360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Pancras & Somers Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£940,000£846
Flats20£564,000£815

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Pancras & Somers Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Pancras & Somers Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£600,000£975,000
2017£512,500£1,475,000
2018£550,000£1,337,500
2019£478,000£1,550,000
2020£507,500£851,395
2021£493,000£1,062,500
2022£530,000£1,335,000
2023£835,000£1,004,575
2024£480,000£910,000
2025£508,000£940,000
2026£554,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Pancras & Somers Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Pancras & Somers Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£878£932
2017£820£972
2018£842£1,157
2019£715£1,108
2020£800£821
2021£713£1,236
2022£840£1,078
2023£1,407£1,237
2024£832£923
2025£816£824
2026£841
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Pancras & Somers Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Pancras & Somers Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202528, Churchway, London, NW1 2AWFlatsLeasehold£726,000
08 Jan 2026Flat 20, 36, Churchway, London, NW1 2ATFlatsLeasehold£570,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 9, Levita House, Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JJFlatsLeasehold£695,000
27 Apr 202629, Doric Way, London, NW1 1LQFlatsLeasehold£550,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 164, Levita House, Chalton Street, London, NW1 1HRFlatsLeasehold£485,000

Schools

In the NW1 1JF postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 1JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMaria Fidelis Catholic School FCJVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryArgyle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 1JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 1JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa Local7-11 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodEuston Road, London, NW1 2HSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miWhistle StopCamden, NW1 2RTWalking directions to Whistle Stop
0.1 miEuston Superstore & Luggage52 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1DAWalking directions to Euston Superstore & Luggage
0.2 miEuston ExpressDrummond Crescent, Camden, NW1 1LYWalking directions to Euston Express

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 1JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Samata Khatoon

St Pancras & Somers Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sha Abdul Majeed Bakth

St Pancras & Somers Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Camden People's Alliance

Shah Miah

St Pancras & Somers 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
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Somers TownE02000187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 022EE01000956
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 1JF

Is NW1 1JF (Somers Town) safe?

The area around NW1 1JF records about 304 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 other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW1 1JF?

The median sale price around NW1 1JF in Somers Town is £590,000 (about £817 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 1JF?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 1JF, including Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (Good), Argyle Primary School (Good) and St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 1JF?

The closest station to NW1 1JF is Euston in TfL zone 1, about 309 m away, serving the London Midland, Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around NW1 1JF?

NW1 1JF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 1JF (Somers Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 1JF is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Samata Khatoon (Labour Party), Sha Abdul Majeed Bakth (Camden People's Alliance) and Shah Miah (Labour Party).