Postcode NW1 8PY 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 Kentish Town West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
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.
Camden Street & Elm Village has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.1% 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.
The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from NW1 8PY.
Camden Street & Elm Village near NW1 8PY 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 Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 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 |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £1,476,250 | £1,099 |
| Flats | 20 | £460,000 | £857 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Torbay Court, Clarence Way, London, NW1 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 107, Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB | Other | Leasehold | £452,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 107A, Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB | Flats | Leasehold | £895,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 107, Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB | Other | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 10, Widford, Castle Road, London, NW1 8TE | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the NW1 8PY postcode area, located within Camden Street & Elm Village, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 125 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Rodi's Supermarket | Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kentish Town Supermarket | 167-169 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Kentish Town Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Farmer's Supermarket | 175 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Farmer's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Prince of Wales Supermarket | 19 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LH | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Supermarket |
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 8PY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Cooper
Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat Callaghan
Camden Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 8PY 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.
The median sale price around NW1 8PY in Camden Street & Elm Village is £580,000 (about £927 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 8PY, including Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 (Good), Hawley Primary School (Good) and Harmood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 8PY is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 354 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW1 8PY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 8PY 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).