Postcode NW1 8DB is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Chalk Farm area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chalk Farm is £52,500 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Talacre Town Green.
Chalk Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Chalk Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 of residents in Chalk Farm is £52,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 182 ft away from NW1 8DB.
Chalk Farm near NW1 8DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Chalk Farm | Northern | Walking directions to Chalk Farm |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.1 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. Martin's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Martin's Gardens |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £741,000 in Camden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £346,000 up to £4,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £615,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Camden Town
In the NW1 8DB postcode area, located within Chalk Farm, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopoint | 52 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Shopoint |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Camden, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi's Supermarket | Camden, NW1 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Harmood Street, Camden, NW5 3LT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.