Postcode NW1 8SJ 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 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 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 165.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW1 8SJ.
Kentish Town West near NW1 8SJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.2 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £623,000 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 55 | £572,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,488,348 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW1 8SJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Prince of Wales Supermarket | Prince of Wales Road, Camden, NW5 3LH | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Rodi's Supermarket | Camden, NW1 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Farmer's Supermarket | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Farmer's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kentish Town Supermarket | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Kentish Town Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Green Organic | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2ND | Walking directions to Green Organic |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.