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NW1 1NJ

Oakley Square

Regent's Park

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Detailed insights for NW1 1NJ

Overview

Postcode NW1 1NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Regent's Park ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Town & Mornington Crescent area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 501.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camden Town & Mornington Crescent is £78,067 per year. The nearest station is Mornington Crescent, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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
501
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Camden Town & Mornington Crescent has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camden Town & Mornington Crescent has a very high crime rate, with approximately 501.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Camden Town & Mornington Crescent is £78,067 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from NW1 1NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Town & Mornington Crescent near NW1 1NJ 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 Mornington Crescent located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 1NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Mornington Crescent

Northern

Walking directions to Mornington Crescent
0.4 mi

1

Euston

London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Euston
0.4 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 1NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miOakley Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Oakley Square Gardens
0.3 miSt. Martin's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Martin's Gardens
0.3 miPurchese Street Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Purchese Street Open Space

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
10,497.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
154.86(+1551%)
Violence and sexual offences
122.45(+294%)
Anti-social behaviour
106.24(+296%)
Other theft
60.02(+425%)
Shoplifting
48.62(+387%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
29.83%
Other White
77
21.27%
Bangladeshi
51
14.09%
African
34
9.39%
Chinese
19
5.25%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
53.33%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.15%
No qualifications
40
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
6.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.36%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
48.35%
Social rents from council
37
20.33%
Owns outright
20
10.99%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.89%
Other social rented
12
6.59%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Regent's Park

Median price£541,000
Price per sq ft£870
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £849K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £541,000 (about £870 per square foot) in Regent's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £10,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Regent's Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£5,925,000£1,620
Flats25£525,000£856

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Regent's Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Regent's Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£580,000£1,450,000
2017£625,000£1,975,000
2018£545,000£1,370,000
2019£720,000£10,000,000
2020£523,000£1,667,500
2021£509,500£2,437,500
2022£690,000£2,500,000
2023£560,000£1,935,000
2024£550,000£2,018,000
2025£545,500£5,595,000
2026£482,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Regent's Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Regent's Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,194£847
2017£1,042£1,190
2018£825£1,178
2019£968£3,200
2020£866£932
2021£918£1,248
2022£912£1,168
2023£1,042£1,091
2024£1,004£1,090
2025£843£1,019
2026£827
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Regent's Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Regent's Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025Flat 3, 68, Oakley Square, London, NW1 1NJFlatsLeasehold£585,000
21 Oct 202547A, Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TNFlatsLeasehold£670,000
21 Oct 202547B, Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TNFlatsLeasehold£670,000
16 Dec 2025Flat 37, St. Matthews Lodge, 50, Oakley Square, London, NW1 1NBFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 22, St. Matthews Lodge, 50, Oakley Square, London, NW1 1NBFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the NW1 1NJ postcode area, located within Camden Town & Mornington Crescent, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 1NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusWM CollegeFurther education

Good

0.1 miPrimaryRichard Cobden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryRegent High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 1NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCapital FoodsEversholt Street, Camden, NW1 2JAWalking directions to Capital Foods
0.1 miSil & Roj Food CentreCamden, NW1 1DEWalking directions to Sil & Roj Food Centre
0.1 miEversholt GroceriesCamden, NW1 1BJWalking directions to Eversholt Groceries
0.1 miSainsbury's Local10-12 Camden High Street, London, NW1 0JHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCamden Food & Wine17 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JEWalking directions to Camden Food & Wine

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

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardRegent's ParkE05013668
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camden Town & Mornington CrescentE02000186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 021CE01000947
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 1NJ

Is NW1 1NJ (Camden Town & Mornington Crescent) safe?

The area around NW1 1NJ records about 501 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near NW1 1NJ?

The median sale price around NW1 1NJ in Camden Town & Mornington Crescent is £541,000 (about £870 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 1NJ?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 1NJ, including WM College (Good), Richard Cobden Primary School (Outstanding) and Regent High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 1NJ?

The closest station to NW1 1NJ is Mornington Crescent in TfL zone 2, about 135 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 1NJ?

NW1 1NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,184 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 1NJ (Camden Town & Mornington Crescent) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 1NJ is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.