Postcode NW1 8PL is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region , and forms part of the Kentish Town West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 203.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 203.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from NW1 8PL.
Kentish Town West near NW1 8PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £643,500 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £2,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,360,000 |
| Flats | 67 | £595,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,212,500 |
10 years price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW1 8PL postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.