Postcode NW1 2JX 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 low crime levels, with around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 93% below 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.
Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Somers Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 8.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from NW1 2JX.
Somers Town near NW1 2JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mornington Crescent located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | St Pancras | Thameslink | Walking directions to St Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oakley Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Oakley Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Purchese Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Purchese Street Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Harrington Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Harrington Square Gardens |
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 | — |
In the NW1 2JX postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 2JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eversholt Groceries | Camden, NW1 1BJ | Walking directions to Eversholt Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Sil & Roj Food Centre | Camden, NW1 1DE | Walking directions to Sil & Roj Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Ideal Store | Bridgeway Street, Camden, NW1 1QR | Walking directions to Ideal Store |
| 0.2 mi | Euston Express | Drummond Crescent, Camden, NW1 1LY | Walking directions to Euston Express |
| 0.2 mi | Capital Foods | Eversholt Street, Camden, NW1 2JA | Walking directions to Capital Foods |
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 2JX, 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 2JX records about 9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2JX 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 2JX, including St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (Good), Regent High School (Good) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 2JX is Mornington Crescent in TfL zone 2, about 354 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW1 2JX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,795 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 2JX 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).