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NW1 9XT

Cantelowes Road

Camden Square

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Detailed insights for NW1 9XT

Overview

Postcode NW1 9XT 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 Caledonian Road, about 0.5 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
32.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Camden Road South is £66,700 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW1 9XT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Caledonian Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9XT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Caledonian Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Caledonian Road
0.5 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.5 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW1 9XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.3 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miBingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Bingfield Park

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
13,197.7 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
117
51.77%
Other White
30
13.27%
Other
14
6.19%
African
11
4.87%
Irish
10
4.42%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
62.31%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.52%
No qualifications
8
4.02%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
25
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
22.43%
Other social rented
23
21.5%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.69%
Social rents from council
12
11.21%
Total households: 107

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 9XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Ground Floor Flat, 5, Cantelowes Road, London, NW1 9XJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
22 Jun 202628B, Cantelowes Road, London, NW1 9XRFlatsLeasehold£530,000
27 Mar 2025Flat B, 31, Cantelowes Road, London, NW1 9XRFlatsLeasehold£503,000
22 Sept 202598A, Marquis Road, London, NW1 9UBFlatsLeasehold£500,000
30 Apr 2026Second And Third Floor Flat 3, 91, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RRFlatsLeasehold£718,500

Schools

In the NW1 9XT 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 9XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrecknock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHungerford SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SELECTCanal Reach, Camden, N7 9QEWalking directions to Shell SELECT
0.2 miVanathy Food & WineSt Paul's Crescent, Camden, NW1 9XZWalking directions to Vanathy Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalYork Way, London, NW1 9UJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SLWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9REWalking directions to Quix

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 9XT, 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 9XT

Is NW1 9XT (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9XT 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 9XT?

The median sale price around NW1 9XT 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 9XT?

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

What is the nearest station to NW1 9XT?

The closest station to NW1 9XT is Caledonian Road in TfL zone 2, about 783 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9XT?

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

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