Carlow Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 7LH is located in the Regent's Park 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 Carlow Street, London, NW1 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 7JE, NW1 7RN, NW1 7LN, NW1 7JH, NW1 7BS, NW1 7DN, NW1 7LL, NW1 0JH, NW1 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 7LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.6% | 76.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -33.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.9% | 63.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7LH this area, 4.5% 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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 24.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 60.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 65.5% | 62.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 37.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.7% | 37.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 25.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 19.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 18% | 10% | -8.0% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 23.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 76.7% | -29.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlow Street was 1024.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% higher than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Carlow Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 31st highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 294.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow House Carlow Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,139,200 | 2018-04-30 | £1,074,039 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 7LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 104 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 65 |
| Other | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cobden Primary School Camden Street , NW1 0LL | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church School Redhill Street , Camden NW1 4BD | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge House Preparatory 1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB | - not rated | 424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 615 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennesseeland | 29 Camden High Street | 32 yd | |
| La Patagonia | 31 Camden High Street | 33 yd | |
| Icco | 21a Camden High Street | 36 yd | |
| Band Of Burgers | 23 Camden High Street | 39 yd | |
| Wok and Fire | 19 Camden High Street | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Bar | 7 Camden High Street | 67 yd | |
| Lyttleton Arms | 1 Camden High Street | 72 yd | |
| The Cobden Arms | 28-30 Camden High Street | 73 yd | |
| Be At One Limited | 55 Camden High Street | 79 yd | |
| Belushi's | 48-50 Camden High Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Grill | 25 Camden High Street | 33 yd | |
| DINGTEA CAMDEN LTD | 18 Camden High Street | 77 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 38 Camden High Street | 78 yd | |
| REAL TASTE | 44 Camden High Street | 83 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 61 Camden High Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 8-12 Camden High Street | 95 yd | |
| Aldi | 125-133 Camden High Street | 311 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 143-151 Camden High Street | 374 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Shop And Premises At Ground Floor, 163-165 Camden High Street | 434 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 72-74 Parkway | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kieser Training (Closed) Greater London House Greater London House Hampstead Road | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| St Pancras Community Association PLENDER STREET | tennis courts | 262 yd |
| Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed) 142-150 142-150 Arlington Road | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Camden) ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| North Bridge House Prep School (Closed) Gloucester Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Regent High School CHALTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Somers Town Community Sports Centre CHALTON STREET | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Cecil Sharp House CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD | 805 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.