Forge Place is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8DQ is located in the Haverstock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forge Place, London, NW1 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8DF, NW1 8DT, NW5 3LY, NW1 8EA, NW1 8HD, NW1 8DS, NW5 3NA, NW1 8EB, NW1 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 8DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 53.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 8DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 55.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 24.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 45.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 27.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 24.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.5% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 68.1% | 62.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 65.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 64.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4.4% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Place was 156.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Place has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 272nd highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Forge Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2024-09-20 | £391,635 |
| 30 Forge Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2023-05-19 | £529,921 |
| 34 Forge Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-03-10 | £507,477 |
| 44 Forge Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-12-07 | £413,546 |
| 58 Forge Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-02-07 | £567,123 |
NW1 8DQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 8DQ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Taste | 16 Malden Road | 214 yd | |
| ALL SEASONS RESTAURANT | 20 Malden Road | 222 yd | |
| Anise | Unit 1, Kent House, Ferdinand Street | 234 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | 57-58 Chalk Farm Road | 253 yd | |
| Burger UK | 8 Ferdinand Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapping the Admiral | Tavern In The Town Public House, 77 Castle Road | 168 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 176 yd | |
| The Fiddlers Elbow | 1 Malden Road | 216 yd | |
| Spiritual Bar | 6 Ferdinand Street | 257 yd | |
| The Camden Assembley | 49 Chalk Farm Road | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Farm Grill | 4 Malden Road | 182 yd | |
| AMERICAN PIZZA | 15 Malden Road | 261 yd | |
| Bite Me Burger | 72-73 Chalk Farm Road | 276 yd | |
| Myths & Flames | 43 Chalk Farm Road | 288 yd | |
| FungSun Kitchen | 80 Chalk Farm Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 76-77 Chalk Farm Road | 296 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 623 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 744 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 279 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 426 yd |
| Queens Crescent Gym ASHDOWN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Cecil Sharp House CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD | 882 yd | |
| Fountain Mews Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch | 933 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.