Postcode NW1 1RN 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 St Pancras, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.
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.
Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.0% 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.
The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from NW1 1RN.
Somers Town near NW1 1RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St Pancras | Thameslink | Walking directions to St Pancras |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Mornington Crescent | Northern | Walking directions to Mornington Crescent |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Euston | London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Euston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oakley Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Oakley Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St. Martin's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Martin's Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Purchese Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Purchese Street Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £940,000 | £846 |
| Flats | 20 | £564,000 | £815 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 1RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 9, Penryn Street, London, NW1 1RL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,360,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 29B, Purchese Street, London, NW1 1RW | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 16, Park View House, Goldington Street, London, NW1 1UG | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Flat 32, Park View House, Goldington Street, London, NW1 1UG | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Mary Shelley House, 9, Hampden Close, London, NW1 1HX | Other | Leasehold | £6,400,000 |
In the NW1 1RN postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 1RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Store | Bridgeway Street, Camden, NW1 1QR | Walking directions to Ideal Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Plender Street, Camden, NW1 1TT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Unit 23 The Circle, London, N1C 4QL | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Eversholt Groceries | Camden, NW1 1BJ | Walking directions to Eversholt Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Sil & Roj Food Centre | Camden, NW1 1DE | Walking directions to Sil & Roj Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 1RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Samata Khatoon
St Pancras & Somers Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Sha Abdul Majeed Bakth
St Pancras & Somers Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Shah Miah
St Pancras & Somers Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 1RN 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.
The median sale price around NW1 1RN in Somers Town is £590,000 (about £817 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 1RN, including Edith Neville Primary School (Outstanding), Regent High School (Good) and St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 1RN is St Pancras in TfL zone 1, about 341 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
NW1 1RN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 1RN 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).