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NW1 9RJ

Murray Mews

Camden Square

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Detailed insights for NW1 9RJ

Overview

Postcode NW1 9RJ 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 0.4 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
6/10
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

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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 rail, approximately 294 ft away from NW1 9RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Camden Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.6 mi

2

Caledonian Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Caledonian Road
0.6 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
16,727.3 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
130
46.43%
Other White
78
27.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
5%
Irish
9
3.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.5%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
68.25%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.95%
No qualifications
11
4.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.37%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
45.93%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.81%
Other social rented
14
10.37%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

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 9RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202533, Murray Mews, London, NW1 9RHTerracedFreehold£1,597,500
27 Mar 202527, Murray Mews, London, NW1 9RHTerracedFreehold£1,110,000
15 Jul 2025Lower Ground And Ground Floor Maisonette, 19, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RLFlatsLeasehold£1,145,627
31 Mar 202533A, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RLOtherFreehold£750,000
31 Mar 202533A, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RLFlatsLeasehold£750,000

Schools

In the NW1 9RJ 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 9RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrecknock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHungerford SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9REWalking directions to Quix
0.1 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SLWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miVanathy Food & WineSt Paul's Crescent, Camden, NW1 9XZWalking directions to Vanathy Food & Wine
0.2 miShell SELECTCanal Reach, Camden, N7 9QEWalking directions to Shell SELECT

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 9RJ, 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 9RJ

Is NW1 9RJ (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9RJ 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 9RJ?

The median sale price around NW1 9RJ 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 9RJ?

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

What is the nearest station to NW1 9RJ?

The closest station to NW1 9RJ is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 628 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9RJ?

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

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