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NW1 8HY

Water Lane

Camden Town

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Overview

Postcode NW1 8HY is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Street & Elm Village area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year. The nearest station is Camden Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 45 ft away from NW1 8HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Street & Elm Village near NW1 8HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Camden Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 8HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town
0.2 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 8HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.1 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park
0.3 miSt. Martin's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Martin's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
5,808.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.57(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.48(+54%)
Theft from the person
36.46(+289%)
Shoplifting
35.2(+252%)
Public order
22.63(+235%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
42.86%
Other White
54
23.38%
Other
14
6.06%
Chinese
10
4.33%
Bangladeshi
9
3.9%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
59.35%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.16%
No qualifications
14
6.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.74%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
57.14%
Social rents from council
13
12.38%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.43%
Owns outright
9
8.57%
Other social rented
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Camden Town

Median price£580,000
Price per sq ft£927
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camden Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£1,476,250£1,099
Flats20£460,000£857

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camden Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camden Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat B, 164, Camden Street, London, NW1 9PTFlatsLeasehold£200,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 2, 168, Camden Street, London, NW1 9PTFlatsLeasehold£665,000
26 Mar 2025Apartment 5, 14, Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RAFlatsLeasehold£810,988
26 Mar 2025Apartment 11, 14, Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RAFlatsLeasehold£879,552
26 Mar 2025Apartment 6, 14, Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RAFlatsLeasehold£893,479

Schools

In the NW1 8HY postcode area, located within Camden Street & Elm Village, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 8HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHawley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Cavendish SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1Voluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 8HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's17-21 Camden Road, London, NW1 9LJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miCapital Food & WineKentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8NHWalking directions to Capital Food & Wine
0.2 miSupersaveKentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8NHWalking directions to Supersave
0.2 miGreen Door Food BazaarCamden Road, Camden, NW1 9DRWalking directions to Green Door Food Bazaar
0.2 miPayless Food & Wine125 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PBWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW1 8HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Cooper

Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Pat Callaghan

Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardCamden TownE05013655
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camden Street & Elm VillageE02000184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 019AE01000856
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2020-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 8HY

Is NW1 8HY (Camden Street & Elm Village) safe?

The area around NW1 8HY records about 213 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near NW1 8HY?

The median sale price around NW1 8HY in Camden Street & Elm Village is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 8HY?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 8HY, including Hawley Primary School (Good), The Cavendish School and Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 8HY?

The closest station to NW1 8HY is Camden Town in TfL zone 2, about 218 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 8HY?

NW1 8HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 8HY (Camden Street & Elm Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 8HY 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).