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NW1 9XY

Bowmore Walk

Camden Square

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Detailed insights for NW1 9XY

Overview

Postcode NW1 9XY 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
83%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Camden Road South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Camden Road South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83%

Approximately 83.0% 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 rail, approximately 241 ft away from NW1 9XY.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Road South near NW1 9XY 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 Camden Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW1 9XY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road
0.6 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.6 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
13,045.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.67(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.18(-45%)
Burglary
6.3(+15%)
Drugs
6.3(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.73(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
86
27.22%
British
61
19.3%
Bangladeshi
59
18.67%
Other White
16
5.06%
Other Asian
13
4.11%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
31.28%
No qualifications
48
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
93
83.04%
Owns outright
8
7.14%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.57%
Total households: 112

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 9XY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 9XY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025Unit 2, 44, St Pauls Crescent, London, NW1 9TNOtherFreehold£1,410,000
06 Aug 202598, Agar Grove, London, NW1 9TLSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,400,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 8, Belvedere House, 4, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RQFlatsLeasehold£940,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 9, Belvedere House, 4, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RQFlatsLeasehold£865,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 7, Belvedere House, 4, St Augustine'S Road, London, NW1 9RQFlatsLeasehold£895,000

Schools

In the NW1 9XY 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 9XY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAbacus Belsize Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKings Cross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableFrank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW1 9XY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVanathy Food & WineSt Paul's Crescent, Camden, NW1 9XZWalking directions to Vanathy Food & Wine
0.1 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SLWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9REWalking directions to Quix
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalYork Way, London, NW1 9UJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9XY, 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 015DE01000868
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NW1 9XY

Is NW1 9XY (Camden Road South) safe?

The area around NW1 9XY records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9XY?

The median sale price around NW1 9XY 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 9XY?

There are 20 schools close to NW1 9XY, including Abacus Belsize Primary School (Outstanding), Kings Cross Academy (Good) and Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW1 9XY?

The closest station to NW1 9XY is Camden Road in TfL zone 2, about 629 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW1 9XY?

NW1 9XY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,638 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW1 9XY (Camden Road South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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