Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North West London
NW1 (Camden Town): crime, schools, stations and house prices
NW1 (Camden Town) is a postcode district in North West London, covered by Camden and Westminster. Homes sold for a median of £650,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 7.5% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 168 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 25 schools with an NW1 postcode, and the nearest stations include Mornington Crescent, Camden Town and London Euston.
House prices in NW1
389 homes sold in NW1 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £650,000. That's 7.5% lower than the 12 months before (£702,720). 22 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 295 | £610,000 |
| Terraced houses | 46 | £1,391,250 |
| Semi-detached houses | 10 | £1,657,760 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | First Floor Flat, 7 Murray Street, NW1 9RE | Flat | £422,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 63a Albany Street, NW1 4BT | Flat | £400,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat 22, Westerham Bayham Street, NW1 0JU | Flat | £405,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat 5, Ravenscar Bayham Street, NW1 0BS | Flat | £565,500 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Apartment 17, Elizabeth Court, 1 Palgrave Gardens, NW1 6EJ | Flat | £890,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 3c Beatty Street, NW1 7LN | Flat | £610,000 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Flat 6, Hawkshead Stanhope Street, NW1 3RJ | Flat | £510,000 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 9b Sharpleshall Street, NW1 8YN | Flat | £465,000 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Flat 3, 22a Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RA | Flat | £650,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 123 Barker Drive, NW1 0JZ | Flat | £415,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in NW1
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 168 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21% |
| Other theft | 9% |
| Theft from the person | 9% |
| Drugs | 6% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 43 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in NW1 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (11,612 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in NW1
25 open schools have an NW1 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (12)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill School | Community school | 2-11 | 414 |
| Netley Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 383 |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 379 |
| Brecknock Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 282 |
| Hawley Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 220 |
| Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 218 |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 211 |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 200 |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 200 |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 199 |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 178 |
| Christ Church School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 171 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent High School | Community school | 11-18 | 1050 |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 738 |
All-through schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy | Academy sponsor led | 2-18 | 1319 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM College | Further education | 16-99 |
Special and other schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Holland School Church of England | Other independent school | 10-19 | 546 |
| Alleyn's Regent's Park | Other independent school | 3-11 | 292 |
| The Cavendish School Roman Catholic | Other independent school | 3-11 | 194 |
| Abingdon House School | Other independent special school | 5-19 | 107 |
| Harmood School | Community special school | 11-16 | 36 |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit | Pupil referral unit | 5-11 | 20 |
| The Royal Veterinary College | Higher education institutions | ||
| London Business School | Higher education institutions | ||
| Royal Academy of Music | Higher education institutions |
Stations near NW1
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Mornington Crescent | 0.3 mi |
| Camden Town | 0.4 mi |
| London Euston | 0.5 mi |
| Euston Square | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Street | 0.6 mi |
| Euston | 0.6 mi |
| Camden Road | 0.6 mi |
| St Pancras International | 0.7 mi |
Council and wards
NW1 is covered by Camden and Westminster. Wards include Bloomsbury, Camden Square, Camden Town, Church Street, Haverstock, Hyde Park, Kentish Town South and King's Cross.
Frequently asked questions
Is NW1 a safe area to live?
NW1 (Camden Town) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 168 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in NW1?
The median sale price in NW1 (Camden Town) was £650,000 across 389 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 7.5% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near NW1?
The nearest stations to the centre of NW1 are Mornington Crescent (0.3 mi), Camden Town (0.4 mi), London Euston (0.5 mi) and Euston Square (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in NW1?
There are 25 open schools with an NW1 postcode, including 12 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers NW1?
NW1 is covered by Camden and Westminster councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.