Postcode NW1 9SL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
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.
Camden Road South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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.
The average income per household in Camden Road South is £66,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from NW1 9SL.
Camden Road South near NW1 9SL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. Martin's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Martin's Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,400,000 | £984 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,160,100 | £871 |
| Flats | 44 | £552,500 | £843 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 1, Belvard Point, 17, Murray Street, London, NW1 9RE | Flats | Leasehold | £637,105 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 4, Belvard Point, 17, Murray Street, London, NW1 9RE | Flats | Leasehold | £675,750 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, 4, Murray Street, London, NW1 9RE | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 14, Murray Street, London, NW1 9RE | Other | Freehold | £13,110 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat A, 14, Murray Street, London, NW1 9RE | Flats | Leasehold | £635,000 |
In the NW1 9SL postcode area, located within Camden Road South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Quix | Murray Mews, Camden, NW1 9RE | Walking directions to Quix |
| 0 mi | Nisa | 25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Vanathy Food & Wine | St Paul's Crescent, Camden, NW1 9XZ | Walking directions to Vanathy Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Xpress | 73 Camden Road, London, NW1 9EU | Walking directions to Corner Xpress |
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 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sagal Abdi-Wali
Camden Square - Elected 7 May 2026
Tricia Leman
Camden Square - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 9SL 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.
The median sale price around NW1 9SL in Camden Road South is £630,000 (about £848 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 9SL, including The Camden School for Girls (Good), Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Brecknock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 9SL is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 448 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW1 9SL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 9SL 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).