Chalcot Crescent is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8YD 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 Chalcot Crescent, London, NW1 8YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8YE, NW1 8TN, NW1 8TY, NW1 8YB, NW1 8YG, NW1 8UG, NW1 8YH, NW1 8LP, NW1 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW1 8YD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 41% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 29.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 27.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.3% | 61.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 82.7% | 66.9% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 64.4% | 46.2% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 15.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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 | 59.9% | 46.2% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 33.5% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 8.9% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalcot Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Chalcot Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,725,000 | 2023-06-05 | £3,650,649 |
| 4 Chalcot Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2019-01-04 | £3,259,315 |
| 26 Chalcot Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,637,500 | 2018-11-30 | £2,956,650 |
| 42 Chalcot Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £4,950,000 | 2016-11-30 | £5,473,986 |
| Flat 4 46 Chalcot Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-11-18 | £1,103,463 |
NW1 8YD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8YD 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 retired residents living in NW1 8YD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,031 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 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Elsworthy Road , Primrose Hill NW3 3DS | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Princess Road , NW1 8JL | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinsfield Infant School Ordnance Hill , NW8 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 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 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The UCL Academy Adelaide Road , NW3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy St John's Wood Marlborough Hill , NW8 0NL | 1out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,967 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 | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,209 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 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts College Centre Studios , 41-43 Englands Lane NW3 4YD | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Christina's School 25 St Edmund's Terrace , Primrose Hill NW8 7PY | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Hall School 15 Eton Avenue , NW3 3EL | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WELCOME CAFE | Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinson's Place | 38 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Nosh | Jacqueline House, 52 Fitzroy Road | 72 yd | |
| SAM'S CAFE | 40 Chalcot Road Primrose Hill | 120 yd | |
| Odette's Restaurant | 130 Regent's Park Road | 126 yd | |
| Le Tea Cosy | 51a Regent's Park Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Wales | 22 Chalcot Road | 151 yd | |
| The Queens | 49 Regent's Park Road | 156 yd | |
| The Lansdowne | 90 Gloucester Avenue | 257 yd | |
| The Pembroke Castle | 150 Gloucester Avenue | 307 yd | |
| The Engineer | 65 Gloucester Avenue | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripe Kitchen | 136 Regent's Park Road | 129 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice - Regent's Park | 142 Regent's Park Road | 143 yd | |
| Anthony Delicatessen | 146 Regent's Park Road | 160 yd | |
| ROASTERY + TOASTERY | 1B Chalk Farm Parade, Adelaide Road | 499 yd | |
| Benugo Limited | LONDON ZOO, OUTER CIRCLE, REGENTS PARK | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | 76-77 Chalk Farm Road | 551 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 72-74 Parkway | 855 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 44-46 England's Lane | 858 yd | |
| Lidl | 64-68 Camden High Street | 1,009 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Shop And Premises At Ground Floor, 163-165 Camden High Street | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Sharp House CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD | 549 yd | |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primrose Hill Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| North Bridge House Prep School (Closed) Gloucester Avenue | 805 yd | |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 912 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Camden) ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Hampstead) (Closed) Belsize Park Gardens | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.