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NW1 8PN

Castle Road

Kentish Town South

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Overview

Postcode NW1 8PN 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Kentish Town West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.3%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from NW1 8PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town West near NW1 8PN 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 Kentish Town West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 8PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West
0.4 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.4 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 8PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.2 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park
0.3 miRochester Terrace GardensSmallWalking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
11,136.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.03(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.09(+46%)
Other theft
22.8(+99%)
Theft from the person
12.38(+32%)
Vehicle crime
11.73(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
45.58%
Other White
58
19.73%
African
20
6.8%
Bangladeshi
14
4.76%
Chinese
12
4.08%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
56.32%
No qualifications
40
15.33%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.32%
Owns outright
34
25.56%
Social rents from council
24
18.05%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.29%
Other social rented
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price£553,004
Price per sq ft£900
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £966K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£2,300,000£1,207
Terraced5£1,420,000£1,154
Flats57£515,268£849

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£1,355,000
2017£735,000£2,062,500£1,337,500
2018£560,000£1,648,500£1,180,000
2019£508,000£2,250,000£1,380,000
2020£565,000£1,946,500£1,152,500
2021£610,000£1,709,000£1,300,000
2022£600,000£1,184,000£1,439,000
2023£523,000£2,445,000£1,350,000
2024£620,000£1,420,000£1,265,000
2025£573,004£2,325,000£1,488,348
2026£484,500£2,200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£882£885
2017£955£896£974
2018£784£1,007£935
2019£754£972£1,075
2020£839£1,086£1,012
2021£827£1,000£892
2022£914£1,096£1,113
2023£836£1,158£1,080
2024£929£1,130£1,179
2025£839£1,196£1,090
2026£887£1,195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 10, Widford, Castle Road, London, NW1 8TEFlatsLeasehold£400,000
27 Oct 202518A, Grafton Crescent, London, NW1 8SLFlatsLeasehold£556,007
09 Jun 20256B, Grafton Crescent, London, NW1 8SLFlatsLeasehold£400,000
09 Jun 20256B, Grafton Crescent, London, NW1 8SLFlatsLeasehold£400,000
14 Jul 202586A, Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8PLFlatsLeasehold£515,268

Schools

In the NW1 8PN postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 8PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1Voluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableHarmood SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHawley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 8PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRodi's SupermarketCastlehaven Road, London, NW1 8PLWalking directions to Rodi's Supermarket
0.1 miPrince of Wales Supermarket19 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LHWalking directions to Prince of Wales Supermarket
0.1 miKentish Town Supermarket167-169 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PDWalking directions to Kentish Town Supermarket
0.1 miFarmer's Supermarket175 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PDWalking directions to Farmer's Supermarket
0.1 miCostcutterHarmood Street, Camden, NW5 3LTWalking directions to Costcutter

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 8PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annabelle Tamsin Williams

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph William Ball

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Meric Apak

Kentish Town South - 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
WardKentish Town SouthE05013664
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town WestE02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 007FE01000927
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 8PN

Is NW1 8PN (Kentish Town West) safe?

The area around NW1 8PN records about 155 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near NW1 8PN?

The median sale price around NW1 8PN in Kentish Town West is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 8PN?

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

What is the nearest station to NW1 8PN?

The closest station to NW1 8PN is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 186 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 8PN?

NW1 8PN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,155 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 8PN (Kentish Town West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 8PN is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).