Postcode NW1 7HY is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Primrose Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year. The nearest station is Camden Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.
Primrose Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Primrose Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from NW1 7HY.
Primrose Hill near NW1 7HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Camden Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.2 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | St. Martin's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Martin's Gardens |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) in Camden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,090,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £1,476,250 | £1,099 |
| Flats | 20 | £460,000 | £857 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830,000 | £1,595,000 |
| 2017 | £574,998 | £1,909,750 |
| 2018 | £715,000 | £1,455,000 |
| 2019 | £620,000 | £1,108,750 |
| 2020 | £690,000 | £1,290,000 |
| 2021 | £660,000 | £2,042,500 |
| 2022 | £605,000 | £1,747,550 |
| 2023 | £705,000 | £1,675,000 |
| 2024 | £605,000 | £1,560,000 |
| 2025 | £484,917 | £1,300,000 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £1,560,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £936 | £1,171 |
| 2017 | £995 | £1,095 |
| 2018 | £929 | £900 |
| 2019 | £999 | £1,061 |
| 2020 | £978 | £1,070 |
| 2021 | £896 | £1,091 |
| 2022 | £839 | £1,085 |
| 2023 | £876 | £1,213 |
| 2024 | £937 | £1,061 |
| 2025 | £836 | £953 |
| 2026 | £842 | £1,155 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 7HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | 281, Camden High Street, London, NW1 7BX | Other | Freehold | £4,100,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 251 - 259, Camden High Street, London, NW1 7BU | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 261, Camden High Street, London, NW1 7BU | Other | Freehold | £3,100,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7 - 8, Early Mews, London, NW1 7HG | Other | Freehold | £3,456,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7 - 8, Early Mews, London, NW1 7HG | Other | Freehold | £3,456,000 |
In the NW1 7HY postcode area, located within Primrose Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Capital Food & Wine | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8NH | Walking directions to Capital Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Supersave | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8NH | Walking directions to Supersave |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | Camden, NW1 7PG | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.2 mi | Whole Foods Market | 49 Parkway, London, NW1 7PN | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gloucester Crescent, Camden, NW1 7DS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Cooper
Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat Callaghan
Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 7HY records about 189 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW1 7HY in Primrose Hill is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 7HY, including The Cavendish School, Hawley Primary School (Good) and North Bridge House Preparatory. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 7HY is Camden Town in TfL zone 2, about 185 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW1 7HY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,292 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 7HY is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Cooper (Labour Party) and Pat Callaghan (Labour Party).