Postcode NW1 8BD is located in a major urban area, within the Haverstock ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Chalk Farm area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year. The nearest station is Chalk Farm, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Primrose Hill.
Chalk Farm has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Chalk Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 71 ft away from NW1 8BD.
Chalk Farm near NW1 8BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chalk Farm located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Chalk Farm | Northern | Walking directions to Chalk Farm |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primrose Hill | Large | Walking directions to Primrose Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.5 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) in Haverstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,185 up to £5,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,525,000 | £1,868 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,214,000 | £1,075 |
| Flats | 56 | £577,500 | £817 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £605,000 | £2,995,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £3,899,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2018 | £535,000 | £2,760,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2019 | £587,500 | £3,050,000 | £1,211,250 |
| 2020 | £502,500 | £1,570,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2021 | £555,500 | £4,550,000 | £1,462,944 |
| 2022 | £605,000 | £4,150,000 | £1,692,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £4,000,000 | £1,412,500 |
| 2024 | £655,000 | £2,337,500 | £1,400,000 |
| 2025 | £567,500 | £5,000,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | — | £800,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £942 | £1,248 | £891 |
| 2017 | £917 | £1,425 | £1,171 |
| 2018 | £784 | £1,110 | £1,008 |
| 2019 | £863 | £1,613 | £879 |
| 2020 | £901 | £1,402 | £1,031 |
| 2021 | £851 | £1,361 | £1,028 |
| 2022 | £832 | £1,998 | £1,100 |
| 2023 | £908 | £1,791 | £1,065 |
| 2024 | £929 | £995 | £1,111 |
| 2025 | £842 | £1,559 | £1,106 |
| 2026 | £776 | — | £1,077 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 9, 29 - 31, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3QB | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Ground, First And Second Floor Flat, 43, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3QB | Flats | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 23, Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3QB | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, 9, King Henrys Road, London, NW3 3QP | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | First Floor Flat, 17, King Henrys Road, London, NW3 3QP | Flats | Leasehold | £680,000 |
In the NW1 8BD postcode area, located within Chalk Farm, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Amazon Fresh | 86 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AR | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Camden, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Shopoint | 52 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Shopoint |
| 0.3 mi | Diamond Food & Wine | 87 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4RL | Walking directions to Diamond Food & Wine |
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 8BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kemi Atolagbe
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Nasrine Kahina Djemai
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Claire Filer
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 8BD records about 158 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 8BD in Chalk Farm is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 8BD, including Haverstock School (Good), Primrose Hill School (Good) and Fine Arts College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 8BD is Chalk Farm in TfL zone 2, about 156 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW1 8BD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,004 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 8BD is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kemi Atolagbe (Labour Party), Nasrine Kahina Djemai (Labour Party) and Rebecca Claire Filer (Labour Party).