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NW1 9AZ

Kentish Town South

Camden

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Overview

Postcode NW1 9AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Road South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camden Road South is £66,700 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Camden Road South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Camden Road South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Camden Road South is £66,700 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from NW1 9AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Road South near NW1 9AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.5 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.6 mi

2

Caledonian Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Caledonian Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 9AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.1 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.3 miRochester Terrace GardensSmallWalking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
17,328.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.67(+59%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.65(-24%)
Other theft
10.8(-6%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.23(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
28.57%
Other White
55
21.83%
African
40
15.87%
Indian
14
5.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
5.56%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
61.95%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.22%
No qualifications
22
10.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
26
27.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
26.88%
Owns with a mortgage
18
19.35%
Owns outright
14
15.05%
Social rents from council
6
6.45%
Total households: 93

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 9AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026246B, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HEFlatsLeasehold£650,000
23 May 2025Flat 2, Camden Villas, 244, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HEFlatsLeasehold£641,000
21 Nov 202531, Canal Boulevard, London, NW1 9AQFlatsLeasehold£518,535
28 Mar 202517, Canal Boulevard, London, NW1 9AQFlatsLeasehold£708,000
12 Dec 202517, Northpoint Square, London, NW1 9AWFlatsLeasehold£685,000

Schools

In the NW1 9AZ postcode area, located within Camden Road South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW1 9AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrecknock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 9AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Village StoreLawford Road, London, NW5 2LNWalking directions to The Village Store
0.2 miNisa Local400-404 York Way, London, N7 9LWWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miOnkad29 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Onkad
0.2 miSaver's Mini MarketIslip Street, Camden, NW5 2UGWalking directions to Saver's Mini Market

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 9AZ, 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)Camden Road SouthE02000180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 015EE01000869
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 9AZ

Is NW1 9AZ (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9AZ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NW1 9AZ?

The median sale price around NW1 9AZ in Camden Road South is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 9AZ?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 9AZ, including The Camden School for Girls (Good), Brecknock Primary School (Good) and Torriano Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 9AZ?

The closest station to NW1 9AZ is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 697 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9AZ?

NW1 9AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,769 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 9AZ (Camden Road South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 9AZ 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).