Postcode NW1 9JU 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Camden Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from NW1 9JU.
Kentish Town East near NW1 9JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Camden Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.3 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £2,300,000 | £1,207 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,420,000 | £1,154 |
| Flats | 57 | £515,268 | £849 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 10, Wilmot Place, London, NW1 9JP | Other | Freehold | £20,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 12, Philia House, 39, Jeffreys Street, London, NW1 9PW | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat Lg3, 90, St Pancras Way, London, NW1 9DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £196,250 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 77, Durdans House, Royal College Street, London, NW1 9RD | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 13C, Rochester Road, London, NW1 9JG | Flats | Leasehold | £287,000 |
In the NW1 9JU postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corner Xpress | 73 Camden Road, London, NW1 9EU | Walking directions to Corner Xpress |
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 125 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PB | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Kentish Town Supermarket | 167-169 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Kentish Town Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Farmer's Supermarket | 175 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Farmer's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Village Store | Lawford Road, London, NW5 2LN | Walking directions to The Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 9JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Tamsin Williams
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph William Ball
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Meric Apak
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 9JU records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 drugs.
The median sale price around NW1 9JU in Kentish Town East is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 9JU, including Hawley Primary School (Good), The Camden School for Girls (Good) and Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 9JU is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 253 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW1 9JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 9JU 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).