Postcode NW1 8RT is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Town ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Primrose Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 273.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Talacre Town Green.
Primrose Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Primrose Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 273.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from NW1 8RT.
Primrose Hill near NW1 8RT 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 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £755,000 in Camden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £3,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 23 | £550,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £1,332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Camden Town
In the NW1 8RT postcode area, located within Primrose Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8RT
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 8RT, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.