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NW8 7LS

Primrose Hill

Camden

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Overview

Postcode NW8 7LS is located in a major urban area, within the Primrose Hill ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Primrose Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year. The nearest station is Chalk Farm, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Regent's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Primrose Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Primrose Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Primrose Hill is £76,763 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from NW8 7LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Primrose Hill near NW8 7LS 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 Chalk Farm located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW8 7LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Chalk Farm

Northern

Walking directions to Chalk Farm
0.6 mi

2

St. Johns Wood

Jubilee

Walking directions to St. Johns Wood
0.8 mi

2

Camden Town

Northern

Walking directions to Camden Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW8 7LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Regent's ParkLargeWalking directions to The Regent's Park
0.2 miPrimrose HillLargeWalking directions to Primrose Hill
0.4 miChalcot Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Chalcot Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
1,501 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.47(+40%)
Other theft
34.79(+204%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.41(-31%)
Theft from the person
16.06(+71%)
Vehicle crime
16.06(+71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
59.21%
Other White
52
22.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
3.07%
Other
6
2.63%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
84.18%
Level 3 (A level)
11
5.61%
No qualifications
7
3.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.53%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
32.52%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.33%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.69%
Social rents from council
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Primrose Hill

Median price£1,110,000
Price per sq ft£1,171
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£742K – £2.0M

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £1,110,000 (about £1,171 per square foot) in Primrose Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £383,000 up to £53,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Primrose Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£34,750,000£2,486
Semi-Detached3£4,900,000£2,059
Terraced17£2,027,000£1,078
Flats62£914,250£1,137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Primrose Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£3,350,000£1,043,500£11,500,000£2,380,000
2017£5,444,000£1,050,000£5,700,000£1,660,000
2018£910,000£6,500,000£2,770,000
2019£5,950,000£1,025,000£2,100,000£2,637,500
2020£5,075,000£793,000£3,035,000£2,253,750
2021£5,895,000£950,000£4,600,000£2,225,000
2022£6,310,350£840,000£1,612,500£2,325,000
2023£3,097,500£966,250£9,500,000£2,932,500
2024£16,250,000£1,047,500£5,500,000£1,912,500
2025£25,880,000£922,500£2,981,529£2,210,000
2026£737,500£4,900,000£2,080,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,270£1,097£2,008£1,155
2017£1,552£1,183£1,961£1,014
2018£1,023£1,904£1,225
2019£1,900£1,106£1,292£1,512
2020£2,500£1,097£1,237£1,112
2021£1,248£1,088£1,659£1,416
2022£2,118£1,123£1,440£1,198
2023£1,555£1,164£1,619£1,304
2024£2,596£1,159£2,080£1,222
2025£2,792£1,103£1,621£1,169
2026£954£1,517£1,349
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Primrose Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 7LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW8 7LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202543, Ormonde Terrace, London, NW8 7LRFlatsLeasehold£535,000
16 Jan 202620, Ormonde Terrace, London, NW8 7LPFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000
06 Nov 20253, Wells Rise, London, NW8 7LHTerracedFreehold£3,330,000
29 May 202610D, St Edmunds Terrace, London, NW8 7QPFlatsLeasehold£875,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 3, 11, St Edmunds Terrace, London, NW8 7QPFlatsLeasehold£795,000

Schools

In the NW8 7LS postcode area, located within Primrose Hill, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW8 7LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSaint Christina's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW8 7LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW8 7LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPrincess NewsCalvert Street, Camden, NW1 8NEWalking directions to Princess News
0.4 miWhisson News & FoodAllitsen Road, Westminster, NW8 7DEWalking directions to Whisson News & Food
0.4 miSt. John's Wood Food StoreCharlbert Street, Westminster, NW8 6JNWalking directions to St. John's Wood Food Store
0.4 miFabs Food34 Primrose Hill Road, London, NW3 3ADWalking directions to Fabs Food

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 NW8 7LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Corby

Primrose Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lauren Keiles

Primrose Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Suleiman Mohamoud Osman

Primrose Hill - 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
WardPrimrose HillE05013667
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Primrose HillE02000183
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 018DE01000860
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW8 7LS

Is NW8 7LS (Primrose Hill) safe?

The area around NW8 7LS records about 120 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near NW8 7LS?

The median sale price around NW8 7LS in Primrose Hill is £1,110,000 (about £1,171 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW8 7LS?

There are 20 schools close to NW8 7LS, including Saint Christina's School, Primrose Hill School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW8 7LS?

The closest station to NW8 7LS is Chalk Farm in TfL zone 2, about 932 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW8 7LS?

NW8 7LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,443 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW8 7LS (Primrose Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW8 7LS is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Corby (Labour Party), Lauren Keiles (Labour Party) and Suleiman Mohamoud Osman (Labour Party).