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NW1 9HA

Camden Road

Kentish Town South

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Detailed insights for NW1 9HA

Overview

Postcode NW1 9HA 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very 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

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% 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 43 ft away from NW1 9HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Road South near NW1 9HA 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 Camden Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9HA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.5 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 9HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.1 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
6,666.7 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
95
39.75%
Other White
52
21.76%
African
17
7.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
5.44%
Other Asian
10
4.18%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
57.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.5%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.5%
No qualifications
16
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
27
28.42%
Social rents from council
21
22.11%
Owns with a mortgage
17
17.89%
Owns outright
15
15.79%
Other social rented
15
15.79%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£888
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £1.0M

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £888 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£2,000,000£1,195
Terraced10£1,505,000£1,154
Flats63£518,000£839

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£556,007£2,325,000£1,539,174
2026£506,000£2,000,000£1,515,000
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 9HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 2025190A, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGFlatsLeasehold£1,075,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 1, 226, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGFlatsLeasehold£320,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 3, 178, Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGFlatsLeasehold£545,000
08 Oct 202524, Camden Mews, London, NW1 9DATerracedFreehold£1,160,100
29 Oct 202517, Camden Square, London, NW1 9UYTerracedFreehold£2,150,000

Schools

In the NW1 9HA postcode area, located within Camden Road South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBrecknock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Village StoreLawford Road, London, NW5 2LNWalking directions to The Village Store
0.2 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9REWalking directions to Quix
0.2 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SLWalking directions to Nisa
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 9HA, 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 015FE01035707
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 9HA

Is NW1 9HA (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9HA 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 9HA?

The median sale price around NW1 9HA in Camden Road South is £590,000 (about £888 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW1 9HA?

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

What is the nearest station to NW1 9HA?

The closest station to NW1 9HA is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 480 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9HA?

NW1 9HA 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 9HA (Camden Road South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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