Is NW1W a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NW1W are higher than average, at 19436 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of NW1W?

The population for the NW1W area is approximately 266 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Camden, London

NW1W House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW1W postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

266

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

workEmployment

1/10

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10/10

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5/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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Area Character

NW1W has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW1W is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 1038 active and 161 retired postcodes.

The majority of NW1W (100% of postcodes) consists of a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households.

Safety: Crime runs above average across NW1W at 19436 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 35, NW1W 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 NW1W demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.7%

Asian / British Asian40.4%

Black / African / Caribbean12.8%

Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active

FT: 18%

Unemployed: 5%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Other theft1506

Theft from the person949

Violence and sexual offences823

Shoplifting506

Public order465