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NW5 4PG

Bassett Street

Haverstock

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Overview

Postcode NW5 4PG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 Kentish Town West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Chalk Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chalk Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 4PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalk Farm near NW5 4PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 4PG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West
0.3 mi

2

Chalk Farm

Northern

Walking directions to Chalk Farm
0.5 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 4PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLismore Circus Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space
0.2 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.5 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
17,202.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.02(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.67(+28%)
Other theft
12.43(+9%)
Vehicle crime
12.43(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
45.99%
Other White
73
21.66%
Irish
14
4.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.56%
Other
12
3.56%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
58.75%
No qualifications
44
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.95%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
35.15%
Social rents from council
51
30.91%
Owns outright
23
13.94%
Owns with a mortgage
21
12.73%
Other social rented
7
4.24%
Total households: 165

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202549, Bassett Street, London, NW5 4PGFlatsLeasehold£550,000
14 Mar 202533B, Bassett Street, London, NW5 4PGFlatsLeasehold£795,000
02 May 202582A, Malden Road, London, NW5 4DAFlatsLeasehold£700,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 82, Malden Road, London, NW5 4DAFlatsLeasehold£545,000
31 Mar 202512, Bassett Street, London, NW5 4PHFlatsLeasehold£680,000

Schools

In the NW5 4PG postcode area, located within Chalk Farm, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 4PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRhyl Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableLa Petite Ecole BilingueOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCollege Francais Bilingue De LondresOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 4PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mifranksQueen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EGWalking directions to franks
0.1 miNisa LocalQueen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miMarmaraCamden, NW5 3HTWalking directions to Marmara
0.2 miMalden Food and WineCamden, NW5 3HRWalking directions to Malden Food and Wine
0.2 miJSD LocalGrafton Road, Camden, NW5 3ENWalking directions to JSD Local

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 4PG, 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 012AE01000900
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 4PG

Is NW5 4PG (Chalk Farm) safe?

The area around NW5 4PG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4PG?

The median sale price around NW5 4PG 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 4PG?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 4PG, including Rhyl Community Primary School (Outstanding), La Petite Ecole Bilingue and College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 4PG?

The closest station to NW5 4PG is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 414 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 4PG?

NW5 4PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,463 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 4PG (Chalk Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 4PG 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).