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NW5 3AZ

Craddock Street

Haverstock

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Detailed insights for NW5 3AZ

Overview

Postcode NW5 3AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Haverstock ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Chalk Farm area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year. The nearest station is Chalk Farm, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Chalk Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chalk Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.3%

Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from NW5 3AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalk Farm near NW5 3AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Chalk Farm located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 3AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Chalk Farm

Northern

Walking directions to Chalk Farm
0.3 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West
0.5 mi

2

Belsize Park

Northern

Walking directions to Belsize Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 3AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.4 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park
0.4 miCastlehaven Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Open Space

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
14,721 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.17(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.92(-18%)
Burglary
8.49(+55%)
Other theft
4.95(-57%)
Public order
4.95(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
30.9%
Other White
72
20.99%
African
31
9.04%
Bangladeshi
27
7.87%
Other Asian
16
4.66%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
52.28%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.63%
No qualifications
35
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.61%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
39.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.53%
Owns outright
10
7.75%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Haverstock

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£857
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£496K – £704K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) in Haverstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,185 up to £5,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haverstock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£4,525,000£1,868
Terraced12£1,214,000£1,075
Flats56£577,500£817

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haverstock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverstock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£605,000£2,995,000£1,250,000
2017£550,000£3,899,000£1,200,000
2018£535,000£2,760,000£1,380,000
2019£587,500£3,050,000£1,211,250
2020£502,500£1,570,000£1,140,000
2021£555,500£4,550,000£1,462,944
2022£605,000£4,150,000£1,692,000
2023£560,000£4,000,000£1,412,500
2024£655,000£2,337,500£1,400,000
2025£567,500£5,000,000£1,250,000
2026£565,000£800,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverstock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverstock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£942£1,248£891
2017£917£1,425£1,171
2018£784£1,110£1,008
2019£863£1,613£879
2020£901£1,402£1,031
2021£851£1,361£1,028
2022£832£1,998£1,100
2023£908£1,791£1,065
2024£929£995£1,111
2025£842£1,559£1,106
2026£776£1,077
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverstock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haverstock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2025163B, Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3PYFlatsLeasehold£645,000
20 Apr 2026181B, Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3QBFlatsLeasehold£705,000
19 Dec 2025175B, Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3QBFlatsLeasehold£698,770
28 May 2025Flat 4, 199, Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3QBFlatsLeasehold£660,000
29 Aug 2025147A, Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3PUFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the NW5 3AZ postcode area, located within Chalk Farm, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHaverstock SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRhyl Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Village SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 3AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 3AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMarmaraCamden, NW5 3HTWalking directions to Marmara
0.1 miMalden Food and WineCamden, NW5 3HRWalking directions to Malden Food and Wine
0.1 miAmazon Fresh86 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8ARWalking directions to Amazon Fresh
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalChalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8APWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miDiamond Food & Wine87 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4RLWalking directions to Diamond Food & Wine

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 NW5 3AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kemi Atolagbe

Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nasrine Kahina Djemai

Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rebecca Claire Filer

Haverstock - 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
WardHaverstockE05013660
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chalk FarmE02000177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 012BE01000902
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-03-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 3AZ

Is NW5 3AZ (Chalk Farm) safe?

The area around NW5 3AZ records about 54 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near NW5 3AZ?

The median sale price around NW5 3AZ in Chalk Farm is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 3AZ?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 3AZ, including Haverstock School (Good), Rhyl Community Primary School (Outstanding) and The Village School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 3AZ?

The closest station to NW5 3AZ is Chalk Farm in TfL zone 2, about 165 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 3AZ?

NW5 3AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 3AZ (Chalk Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 3AZ is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kemi Atolagbe (Labour Party), Nasrine Kahina Djemai (Labour Party) and Rebecca Claire Filer (Labour Party).