Postcode NW1 7JW is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Town & Mornington Crescent area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,207.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.3× 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 Camden Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,207.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
The average income per household in Camden Town & Mornington Crescent is £78,067 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from NW1 7JW.
Camden Town & Mornington Crescent near NW1 7JW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Mornington Crescent | Northern | Walking directions to Mornington Crescent |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oakley Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Oakley Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.2 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 7JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Apartment 10, Chant House, 100 - 102, Arlington Road, London, NW1 7HP | Flats | Leasehold | £1,282,500 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Ground Floor Studio 2, 5 - 6, Underhill Street, London, NW1 7HS | Other | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 14, 159 - 161, Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY | Flats | Leasehold | £888,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, 1, Parkway, London, NW1 7PG | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 9, Parkway, London, NW1 7PG | Other | Freehold | £4,900,000 |
In the NW1 7JW postcode area, located within Camden Town & Mornington Crescent, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 7JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Foodhall | 143-151 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JX | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 163,165 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Aldi | 131-133 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | Camden, NW1 7PG | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Foods Market | 49 Parkway, London, NW1 7PN | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
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 7JW, 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 7JW records about 1207 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.
The median sale price around NW1 7JW in Camden Town & Mornington Crescent 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 7JW, including The Cavendish School, North Bridge House Preparatory and Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 7JW is Camden Town in TfL zone 2, about 244 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW1 7JW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,910 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 7JW 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).