NW1 is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 1638 active and 1843 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NW1 (34%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood (16%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NW1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NW1 are around £679k, down 20.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NW1 at 739 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, NW1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NW1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NW1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW1 postcode area.
55,375
37
£ 51,923 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
With 42% social renting, NW1 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Brecknock Primary School
Edith Neville Primary School
Hawley Primary School
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
Richard Cobden Primary School
Christ Church School
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
178 nearby- BUK
- CHOW MEIN CAMDEN LTD
- CREPES A LA CARTE
- Godiva
- Holland and Barrett
- + 173 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- ALL ABOUT EVE
- DingWalls / PowerHaus
- Holiday Inn London Camden lock
- Megaro Hotel
- Melia White House Hotel
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- 081 Pizzeria
- The Roundhouse
- The Station Pantry
- TOMBRAIDER THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
- 3 Locks Brewery
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
423 nearby- Benugo Limited
- Bnp Paribas
- Christ Church Bentick Ce Primary School
- Bernas Foods
- Bun House
- + 418 more
Takeaway Shop
277 nearby- Camden Coffee
- Paul UK
- Pho Kae Asian Street Food
- Pret A manger
- QUADRATA
- + 272 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- The Co-operative Group
- Aldi
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food
- + 16 more
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Area Profile: NW1 · Data under Open Government Licence