Overview of NW1 8RS

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Castlehaven Road is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8RS 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 Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8RP, NW1 8RT, NW1 8RA, NW1 8RN, NW1 8RL, NW1 8RR, NW1 8QA, NW1 8PY, NW1 8PA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW1 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.3%50.4%0.1% 51.0% -0.6%
Male49.7%49.6%-0.1% 49.0% 0.6%

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 8RS, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single70.8%67.3%-3.5% 37.9% 29.4%
Married: Opposite sex20.4%26.2%5.8% 44.2% -18.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated2.6%1.4%-1.2% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced4.4%4.2%-0.2% 9.1% -4.9%
Widowed1.8%0%-1.8% 6.1% -6.1%

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 (87.1%) 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 health56.5%53%-3.5% 48.4% 4.6%
Good health30.1%34.1%4.0% 33.6% 0.5%
Fair health9.5%8.6%-0.9% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health3.3%3.4%0.1% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health0.7%0.9%0.2% 1.2% -0.3%

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 8RS 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.5%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 Levels8%3.7%-4.3% 13.4% -9.7%
Apprenticeship1.1%2.8%1.7% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.5%19.2%1.7% 16.9% 2.3%
Degree or Similar44.9%59.3%14.4% 33.8% 25.5%
Other12.4%3.3%-9.1% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.9%3.9%-1.0% 1.1% 2.8%
Chinese3.3%4.3%1.0% 0.7% 3.6%
Indian2.9%3.5%0.6% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian5.6%3%-2.6% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African0%0.9%0.9% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean1%0.9%-0.1% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black2%0.4%-1.6% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian3.6%2.2%-1.4% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.4%-0.9% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other1%3.5%2.5% 0.8% 2.7%
White71.6%67.1%-4.5% 81.4% -14.3%
Arab2.3%2.6%0.3% 0.6% 2.0%
Other0.3%6.1%5.8% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 55.4% 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 Kingdom55.6%55.4%-0.2% 83.2% -27.8%
European Union16.3%13.7%-2.6% 6.1% 7.6%
Rest of Europe5.6%4.7%-0.9% 0.8% 3.9%
Africa2.3%6%3.7% 2.7% 3.3%
Middle East and Asia10.5%13.3%2.8% 5.6% 7.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.9%5.2%0.3% 1.3% 3.9%
Oceania4.9%1.7%-3.2% 0.3% 1.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK52.6%56.1%3.5% 83.2% -27.1%
10+ Years8.2%14.8%6.6% 9.8% 5.0%
5-10 Years13.1%6.1%-7.0% 2.9% 3.2%
2-5 Years6.9%6.1%-0.8% 2.2% 3.9%
Less than 2 years19.3%17%-2.3% 1.9% 15.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.4% 76.7% -9.3%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
France2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
Germany1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Spain4.3% 0.4% 3.9%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries3.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Other Europe2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Middle East1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Eastern Asia3% 0.3% 2.7%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.2% 0.3% 1.9%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Oceania0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.9% 37.2% 13.7%
Christian29.1% 46.2% -17.1%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Jewish3.9% 0.5% 3.4%
Muslim5.2% 6.5% -1.3%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Castlehaven Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlehaven Road 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.

Castlehaven Road 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in NW1 8RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castlehaven Road are based on 130 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 Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW1 8RS

Average Price
£616,214
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£616,214
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castlehaven Road

Average Price
£770,333
Semi-Detached
£1,521,527
Terraced
£1,278,265
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£609,855
Other
£1,628,558

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castlehaven Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 9 Welford Court Castlehaven Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£640,0002016-07-29 £693,696
Flat 16 Welford Court Castlehaven Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£290,0002009-01-09 £522,109
Flat 4 Welford Court Castlehaven Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£245,0002005-01-18 £565,749
Flat 4 Welford Court Castlehaven Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£88,0001997-04-22 £491,977
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW1 8RS

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NW1 8RS 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 Employee90
Student (economically inactive)30
Self-Employed22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)16
Part-Time Employee14
Unemployed12
Other10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Retired6
Looking after home or family5

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Accommodation and food service activities28
Information and communication23
Education19
Human health and social work activities12
Other12
Financial and insurance activities9
Construction9
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2
Transport and storage2

Schools

Nursery

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 2,069 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Portman Early Childhood Centre
12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE
4out of 4 2,796 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 2,881 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 3,696 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF
3out of 4 3,764 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 72 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hawley Primary School
Hawley Road , NW1 8RP
3out of 4 227 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rhyl Community Primary School
Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB
3out of 4 636 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Primrose Hill School
Princess Road , NW1 8JL
4out of 4 666 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Holmes Road , NW5 3AH
3out of 4 718 yd Voluntary aided 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 4 608 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
4out of 4 864 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,446 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG
2out of 4 1,694 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 1,726 yd Community 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 1,237 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,855 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 3,286 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 3,502 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD
- not rated 3,774 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 2,730 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 3,251 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
3out of 4 131 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School
Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP
3out of 4 131 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cavendish School
31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB
- not rated 553 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX
- not rated 666 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
North Bridge House Preparatory
1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB
- not rated 848 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
PATOGUNIT M207, 1 Dockray Place105 yd
GAIL'S CAMDEN LOCKUnit D1-3, 1 Dockray Place105 yd
Camden Coffee Roastery12 Castlehaven Road122 yd
Bintang93 Kentish Town Road141 yd
Guanabana Café83 Kentish Town Road141 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
3 Locks BreweryArch 14 & 15, Water Lane125 yd
The Hawley Arms2 Castlehaven Road178 yd
The Elephants Head224 Camden High Street286 yd
Lock Tavern35 Chalk Farm Road294 yd
Oxford Arms265 Camden High Street302 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MERAKI SOUVLAKIM137 Camden Market Hawley Wharf, 1 Dockray Place105 yd
T’s Fried Scoop1 Dockray Place105 yd
Inca ChipsUNIT 163, 1A Hawley Road121 yd
HAWLEY RED SPICE1b Hawley Road128 yd
Babylon Park UK10-Aug, Castlehaven Road137 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd17-21 Camden Road386 yd
Lidl64-68 Camden High Street420 yd
Lidl U.K. Gmbh217-223 Kentish Town Road473 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd76-77 Chalk Farm Road556 yd
Tesco Express199-203 Kentish Town Road585 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Castlehaven Campus Pitches
CASTLEHAVEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch68 yd
Camden Centre For Learning
CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET
artificial grass pitch280 yd
Pure Gym (London Camden)
193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite471 yd
Kentish Town Sports Centre
GRAFTON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool491 yd
Talacre Community Sports Centre
DALBY STREET
artificial grass pitch597 yd
The Fitness Mosaic
81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD
health and fitness suite598 yd
Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed)
142-150 142-150 Arlington Road
health and fitness suite618 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Camden)
ALBERT STREET
health and fitness suite641 yd
Cecil Sharp House
CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD
733 yd
Kajima Community At Haverstock School
Haverstock Hill
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite735 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed208.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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