Farrier Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8PA is located in the Camden Town 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 Farrier Street, London, NW1 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8SE, NW1 8NY, NW1 8RL, NW1 8RN, NW1 9PU, NW1 9RA, NW1 9RB, NW1 8PB, NW1 8SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 70.8% | 67.3% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.5% | 53% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 34.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8PA this area, 6.5% 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 19.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 59.3% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.3% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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 | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 71.6% | 67.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 55.6% | 55.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 56.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 6.1% | -7.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 17% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrier Street was 444.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.1% higher than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrier Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camden Square and the 88th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Farrier Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2019-09-11 | £912,524 |
| 1 Farrier Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-09-15 | £920,287 |
| 1 Farrier Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2002-02-26 | £1,276,364 |
| 1 Farrier Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 1998-04-30 | £837,423 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 8PA 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 | 90 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,653 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 | 4out of 4 | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,635 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,379 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 | 3out of 4 | 224 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 | 224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North Bridge House Preparatory 1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAMASONS DIRTY ICE CREAM | 91 Kentish Town Road | 24 yd | |
| Guanabana | 85 Kentish Town Road | 38 yd | |
| Bintang | 93 Kentish Town Road | 39 yd | |
| Guanabana Café | 83 Kentish Town Road | 39 yd | |
| Albion's Restaurant | 117 Kentish Town Road | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Locks Brewery | Arch 14 & 15, Water Lane | 203 yd | |
| The Old Eagle Public House | 251 Royal College Street | 228 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 315 yd | |
| The Hawley Arms | 2 Castlehaven Road | 316 yd | |
| Slatterys Bar | 69 Camden Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panadera Bakery | 83 Kentish Town Road | 41 yd | |
| Moi Moi Island | 81 Kentish Town Road | 46 yd | |
| Shanghai Express /New York Pizza /Fat Boy Chinese | 99a Kentish Town Road | 48 yd | |
| AHMED BAKERY | Flat 5, Atunbi Court, 3 Farrier Street | 55 yd | |
| CHICKEN KITCHEN | 115 Kentish Town Road | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 388 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 391 yd | |
| Lidl | 64-68 Camden High Street | 477 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 485 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Shop And Premises At Ground Floor, 163-165 Camden High Street | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 212 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 373 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 608 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed) 142-150 142-150 Arlington Road | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Camden) ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 786 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.