Postcode NW1 8RW 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 393.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Primrose Hill is £65,100 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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 393.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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 of residents in Primrose Hill is £65,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from NW1 8RW.
Primrose Hill near NW1 8RW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £741,000 in Camden Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £346,000 up to £4,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £615,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Camden Town
In the NW1 8RW postcode area, located within Primrose Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopoint | 52 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Shopoint |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Camden, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi's Supermarket | Camden, NW1 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PB | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.