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NW1 9DB

Camden Mews

Camden Square

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Detailed insights for NW1 9DB

Overview

Postcode NW1 9DB is located in a major urban area, within the Camden Square ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Road South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Camden Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Camden Road South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Camden Road South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from NW1 9DB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Camden Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.4 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town
0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 9DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park
0.4 miSt. Martin's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Martin's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
6,961.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.58(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.19(-3%)
Vehicle crime
20.4(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.36(+222%)
Other theft
13.46(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
58.37%
Other White
50
21.46%
Irish
9
3.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.58%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
71.43%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.52%
No qualifications
15
6.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.53%
Other
5
2.3%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
36.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
25.26%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18.95%
Social rents from council
6
6.32%
Other social rented
6
6.32%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Camden Square

Median price£630,000
Price per sq ft£848
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£467K – £933K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £848 per square foot) in Camden Square area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camden Square over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£2,400,000£984
Terraced5£1,160,100£871
Flats44£552,500£843

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camden Square

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Square.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£499,000£1,895,000£1,460,000
2017£627,500£2,125,000£1,425,000
2018£600,000£1,360,000£1,230,000
2019£537,500£2,430,000£1,317,150
2020£520,000£1,745,000£1,480,000
2021£570,000£1,440,000£1,200,000
2022£610,000£1,687,500£1,701,000
2023£545,000£1,750,000£1,560,000
2024£646,000£3,280,000£1,360,000
2025£617,500£2,312,500£1,152,341
2026£580,000£1,116,150
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camden Square.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Square.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£855£948£966
2017£942£943£891
2018£1,001£848£832
2019£830£695£774
2020£853£1,344£982
2021£821£774£893
2022£885£945£1,075
2023£903£982£1,062
2024£871£1,100£1,062
2025£860£968£869
2026£798£807
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camden Square.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camden Square in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 2026Flat 3, Julian Court, 150, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HUFlatsLeasehold£318,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 7, Julian Court, 150, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HUFlatsLeasehold£495,000
08 Oct 202524, Camden Mews, London, NW1 9DATerracedFreehold£1,160,100
29 Oct 202517, Camden Square, London, NW1 9UYTerracedFreehold£2,150,000
23 Sept 20256B, Camden Square, London, NW1 9UYFlatsLeasehold£805,000

Schools

In the NW1 9DB postcode area, located within Camden Road South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrecknock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9REWalking directions to Quix
0.1 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SLWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miThe Village StoreLawford Road, London, NW5 2LNWalking directions to The Village Store
0.2 miCorner Xpress73 Camden Road, London, NW1 9EUWalking directions to Corner Xpress

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 9DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sagal Abdi-Wali

Camden Square - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tricia Leman

Camden Square - 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
WardCamden SquareE05013654
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camden Road SouthE02000180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 015FE01035707
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 9DB

Is NW1 9DB (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9DB records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9DB?

The median sale price around NW1 9DB in Camden Road South is £630,000 (about £848 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 9DB?

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

What is the nearest station to NW1 9DB?

The closest station to NW1 9DB is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 381 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9DB?

NW1 9DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 9DB is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sagal Abdi-Wali (Labour Party) and Tricia Leman (Labour Party).