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NW1 1QN

Werrington Street

St Pancras & Somers Town

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Detailed insights for NW1 1QN

Overview

Postcode NW1 1QN 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 146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Mornington Crescent, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.6%

Approximately 44.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NW1 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Somers Town near NW1 1QN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 1QN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Mornington Crescent

Northern

Walking directions to Mornington Crescent
0.3 mi

1

Euston

London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Euston
0.3 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miOakley Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Oakley Square Gardens
0.4 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
311
Population density
8,271.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.91(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.55(+118%)
Drugs
20.7(+234%)
Theft from the person
13.01(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.05(+76%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
26.11%
Other White
67
21.34%
African
44
14.01%
Bangladeshi
43
13.69%
Other Asian
13
4.14%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
53.18%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.1%
No qualifications
40
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
43.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.19%
Owns outright
6
4.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

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 1QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2025Flat 19, Johnson House, Cranleigh Street, London, NW1 1PHFlatsLeasehold£252,100
28 Nov 2025Flat 12, Gladwin House, Cranleigh Street, London, NW1 1PJFlatsLeasehold£525,000
18 Sept 2025Flat 21, St. Georges House, Bridgeway Street, London, NW1 1QSFlatsLeasehold£355,000
25 Jul 202520, St. Nicholas Flats, Werrington Street, London, NW1 1PTFlatsLeasehold£520,000
24 Mar 202520, St. Nicholas Flats, Werrington Street, London, NW1 1PTFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the NW1 1QN postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryRegent High SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.2 mi16 plusWM CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miIdeal StoreBridgeway Street, Camden, NW1 1QRWalking directions to Ideal Store
0.1 miEversholt GroceriesCamden, NW1 1BJWalking directions to Eversholt Groceries
0.1 miSil & Roj Food CentreCamden, NW1 1DEWalking directions to Sil & Roj Food Centre
0.2 miCapital FoodsEversholt Street, Camden, NW1 2JAWalking directions to Capital Foods
0.2 miLondisPlender Street, Camden, NW1 1TTWalking directions to Londis

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 1QN, 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 022AE01000952
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 1QN

Is NW1 1QN (Somers Town) safe?

The area around NW1 1QN records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1QN?

The median sale price around NW1 1QN 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 1QN?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 1QN, including Regent High School (Good), St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (Good) and WM College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 1QN?

The closest station to NW1 1QN is Mornington Crescent in TfL zone 2, about 302 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 1QN?

NW1 1QN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 1QN 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).