Overview of NW1 7BB

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Gloucester Avenue is in London and in Camden district. NW1 7BB is located in the Primrose Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW1 7TT, NW1 7BA, NW1 8JT, NW1 7EP, NW1 7BG, NW1 7BF, NW1 7BJ, NW1 7TU, NW1 7TS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 7BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%50.8%-0.6% 51.0% -0.2%
Male48.6%49.2%0.6% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NW1 7BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.2%51.4%3.2% 37.9% 13.5%
Married: Opposite sex37.7%36.7%-1.0% 44.2% -7.5%
Separated1.6%2.6%1.0% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced6.1%6.8%0.7% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed6.5%2.6%-3.9% 6.1% -3.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59%62.2%3.2% 48.4% 13.8%
Good health26.9%28%1.1% 33.6% -5.6%
Fair health10%4.8%-5.2% 12.7% -7.9%
Bad health3.1%4.5%1.4% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health1%0.5%-0.5% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around NW1 7BB this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.1%5.8%-0.3% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.1%2.6%-3.5% 9.6% -7.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.3%5.8%-3.5% 13.4% -7.6%
Apprenticeship0.8%0.3%-0.5% 5.3% -5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%10.3%3.8% 16.9% -6.6%
Degree or Similar61.9%72.3%10.4% 33.8% 38.5%
Other9.3%2.9%-6.4% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi2.1%3.7%1.6% 1.1% 2.6%
Chinese0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian2.4%4.8%2.4% 3.1% 1.7%
Pakistani0.7%0.3%-0.4% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.3%1.1%0.8% 1.6% -0.5%
Black African4.1%5.6%1.5% 2.5% 3.1%
Other Black0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian3.4%3.2%-0.2% 0.8% 2.4%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0%3.7%3.7% 0.8% 2.9%
White82.1%66.6%-15.5% 81.4% -14.8%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.6% 0.7%
Other3.4%5.8%2.4% 1.6% 4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.6%54.3%-13.3% 83.2% -28.9%
European Union12.4%12.2%-0.2% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe2.1%3.7%1.6% 0.8% 2.9%
Africa5.9%7.7%1.8% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia3.8%9.6%5.8% 5.6% 4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.9%10.9%5.0% 1.3% 9.6%
Oceania2.4%1.6%-0.8% 0.3% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK66.9%54.3%-12.6% 83.2% -28.9%
10+ Years7.2%22.3%15.1% 9.8% 12.5%
5-10 Years4.8%7.7%2.9% 2.9% 4.8%
2-5 Years7.9%7.4%-0.5% 2.2% 5.2%
Less than 2 years13.1%8.2%-4.9% 1.9% 6.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.9% 76.7% -5.8%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
France3.2% 0.3% 2.9%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
South-East Asia1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
North America and the Caribbean4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Central and South America1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Oceania1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
No passport held1.6% 13.5% -11.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.3% 37.2% 4.1%
Christian33.6% 46.2% -12.6%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Jewish3.2% 0.5% 2.7%
Muslim10.4% 6.5% 3.9%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Gloucester Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Avenue was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Gloucester Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 191st lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£65,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in NW1 7BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gloucester Avenue are based on 655 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 7BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW1 7BB

Average Price
£1,270,280
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,270,280
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gloucester Avenue

Average Price
£1,242,756
Semi-Detached
£4,137,401
Terraced
£3,832,129
Detached
£1,883,927
Flats/Maisonettes
£947,552
Other
£4,218,143

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gloucester AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 8 36 Gloucester Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,487,5002025-05-13 £1,422,050
Flat 6 36 Gloucester Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,350,0002023-01-30 £1,290,600
Flat 4A 36 Gloucester Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002016-03-30 £421,906
Flat 3 36 Gloucester Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£1,350,0002015-06-11 £1,435,595
Flat 5 36 Gloucester Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£937,5002013-02-18 £1,179,276
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW1 7BB

Employment

NW1 7BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

NW1 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in NW1 7BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee151
Self-Employed47
Retired27
Looking after home or family20
Student (economically inactive)20
Part-Time Employee16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other7
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities26
Human health and social work activities24
Other20
Financial and insurance activities18
Education18
Information and communication15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Accommodation and food service activities7
Real estate activities7
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Construction2
Administrative and support service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,188 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 2,349 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,895 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Granville Plus Nursery School
Granville Road , NW6 5RA
3out of 4 3,648 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
2out of 4 4,052 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Primrose Hill School
Princess Road , NW1 8JL
4out of 4 57 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Hartland Road , NW1 8DE
4out of 4 648 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hawley Primary School
Hawley Road , NW1 8RP
3out of 4 711 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS
3out of 4 907 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Rhyl Community Primary School
Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB
3out of 4 942 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ
3out of 4 610 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
4out of 4 1,446 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,505 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The UCL Academy
Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ
3out of 4 1,583 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 1,872 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,281 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,888 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,918 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,212 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 3,845 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 2,649 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,252 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Cavendish School
31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB
- not rated 475 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
North Bridge House Preparatory
1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB
- not rated 523 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
3out of 4 627 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
3out of 4 627 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fine Arts College
Centre Studios , 41-43 Englands Lane NW3 4YD
- not rated 1,083 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Guy Gold Coffee Bar Ltd85 Jamestown Road155 yd
Sushi Salsa LondonUnit 3a, Camden Wharf, 28 Jamestown Road184 yd
Rossopomodoro Restaurant10 Jamestown Road184 yd
La Collina17 Princess Road225 yd
Michael Nadra42 Gloucester Avenue227 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Engineer65 Gloucester Avenue113 yd
The Ice WharfSuffolk Wharf, 28-30 Jamestown Road186 yd
Princess of Wales22 Chalcot Road350 yd
The Lansdowne90 Gloucester Avenue374 yd
The Good Mixer28-30 Inverness Street376 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
ISLAND POKEUNIT 34B AND 34C, Market Hall, Camden Lock Place294 yd
Vburger CamdenCamden Market, Camden Lock Place294 yd
West Yard CafeUnit 73 West Yard, Camden Lock Place297 yd
Stake HausWest Yard, Camden Lock Place299 yd
Baba G'sWest Yard, Camden Lock Place299 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-operative Group72-74 Parkway389 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd76-77 Chalk Farm Road510 yd
Lidl64-68 Camden High Street534 yd
Tesco ExpressShop And Premises At Ground Floor, 163-165 Camden High Street551 yd
Marks & Spencer143-151 Camden High Street596 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cecil Sharp House
CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD
166 yd
North Bridge House Prep School (Closed)
Gloucester Avenue
406 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Camden)
ALBERT STREET
health and fitness suite447 yd
Pure Gym (London Camden)
193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite477 yd
Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed)
142-150 142-150 Arlington Road
health and fitness suite518 yd
Castlehaven Campus Pitches
CASTLEHAVEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch552 yd
The Fitness Mosaic
81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD
health and fitness suite561 yd
Camden Centre For Learning
CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET
artificial grass pitch620 yd
Kajima Community At Haverstock School
Haverstock Hill
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite722 yd
Talacre Community Sports Centre
DALBY STREET
artificial grass pitch992 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed232.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.