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Camden Road is in London and in Camden district. NW1 9AA is located in the Kentish Town South 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 Camden Road, London, NW1 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW1 9AB, NW5 2TE, N7 0BN, NW5 2SU, N7 0BL, NW1 9AH, N7 0DN, NW1 9AG, NW5 2ST.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 9AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.1%56%9.9% 51.0% 5.0%
Male53.9%44%-9.9% 49.0% -5.0%

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 9AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.5% 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)
Single72.7%79.5%6.8% 37.9% 41.6%
Married: Opposite sex15%10.9%-4.1% 44.2% -33.3%
Married: Same sex2.2%0%-2.2% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.1%0.8%-0.3% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced6.4%7.4%1.0% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed2.6%1.6%-1.0% 6.1% -4.5%

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 (86.9%) 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 health56.9%57.2%0.3% 48.4% 8.8%
Good health30.6%29.7%-0.9% 33.6% -3.9%
Fair health8.4%9.5%1.1% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health3%2.1%-0.9% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health1%1.4%0.4% 1.2% 0.2%

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 9AA this area, 8.9% 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 60.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.7%8.9%-0.8% 18.2% -9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.4%2.3%-1.1% 9.6% -7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels3.7%6.2%2.5% 13.4% -7.2%
Apprenticeship0.7%1.6%0.9% 5.3% -3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.6%16.3%-1.3% 16.9% -0.6%
Degree or Similar58.4%60.5%2.1% 33.8% 26.7%
Other6.4%4.3%-2.1% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian4%1.4%-2.6% 3.1% -1.7%
Pakistani1.7%2.8%1.1% 2.7% 0.1%
Other Asian4.7%3.2%-1.5% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African5.7%5.7%0.0% 2.5% 3.2%
Black Caribbean1.7%2.1%0.4% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black2.7%0.4%-2.3% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.8%0.8% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and African1.7%2.1%0.4% 0.4% 1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other1.7%3.5%1.8% 0.8% 2.7%
White70.4%69.9%-0.5% 81.4% -11.5%
Arab3%1.1%-1.9% 0.6% 0.5%
Other1.7%4.6%2.9% 1.6% 3.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.1% 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 Kingdom55.2%58.1%2.9% 83.2% -25.1%
European Union24.6%21.1%-3.5% 6.1% 15.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%4.9%4.6% 0.8% 4.1%
Africa11.1%4.2%-6.9% 2.7% 1.5%
Middle East and Asia4%7.4%3.4% 5.6% 1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.4%3.2%0.8% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania2%1.1%-0.9% 0.3% 0.8%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.2%58.3%4.1% 83.2% -24.9%
10+ Years5.7%15.9%10.2% 9.8% 6.1%
5-10 Years10.8%10.2%-0.6% 2.9% 7.3%
2-5 Years9.4%6.7%-2.7% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years19.9%8.8%-11.1% 1.9% 6.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66% 76.7% -10.7%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France2.8% 0.3% 2.5%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy4.6% 0.6% 4.0%
Portugal1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Spain4.3% 0.4% 3.9%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Other Europe1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
South-East Asia2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
North America and the Caribbean1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Oceania0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
No passport held3.5% 13.5% -10.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.3% 37.2% 10.1%
Christian30.2% 46.2% -16.0%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Jewish2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Muslim4.3% 6.5% -2.2%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered12.5% 6.0% 6.5%

Safety

Is Camden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Road was 238.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Camden Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 178th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.



🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in NW1 9AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Camden Road are based on 983 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 Camden Road, London, NW1 9AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW1 9AA

Average Price
£754,638
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£581,685
Other
£3,003,027

Estimated Average Property Prices for Camden Road

Average Price
£562,439
Semi-Detached
£1,343,949
Terraced
£822,420
Detached
£1,822,846
Flats/Maisonettes
£462,883
Other
£1,567,843

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Camden Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
205 Camden Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£675,0002022-08-15 £600,670
Flat 16 217 Camden Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£635,0002021-03-22 £605,308
Flat 11 217 Camden Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£475,0002020-10-08 £441,987
First Floor Flat 207 Camden Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£542,5002020-03-20 £494,033
207A Camden Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£655,1582019-12-19 £619,259
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW1 9AA

Employment

NW1 9AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in NW1 9AA 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 Employee102
Student (economically inactive)38
Self-Employed33
Full-Time Student (with or without job)22
Part-Time Employee16
Other12
Retired10
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities34
Information and communication27
Human health and social work activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Accommodation and food service activities12
Administrative and support service activities12
Education11
Other11
Construction9
Financial and insurance activities6
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Transport and storage2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 1,353 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 1,642 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 1,986 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,530 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,873 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brecknock Primary School
Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL
3out of 4 210 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Torriano Primary School
Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ
4out of 4 253 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Torriano Infant School
Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ
- not rated 253 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford School
249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF
3out of 4 263 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre
Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF
- not rated 263 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 464 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Lift Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
- not rated 624 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
3out of 4 624 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 909 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 1,378 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,320 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 1,673 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 2,496 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 2,758 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,759 yd Further education Not Applicable 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
4out of 4 1,535 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 4,439 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD
4out of 4 246 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base)
C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ
- not rated 776 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre
Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ
- not rated 776 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
The Bridge School
28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ
- not rated 1,153 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX
- not rated 1,180 yd Other independent school Yes 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
The Bangalore Brasserie1 Brecknock Road68 yd
COFFEE WAY BISTRO181 York Way80 yd
Healthy WealthyHealthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop101 yd
Sunshine CafeSunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit112 yd
Sugarbowl LDNSugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop114 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Unicorn227 Camden Road65 yd
The Lord Stanley51 Camden Park Road161 yd
Rose and Crown71-73 Torriano Avenue305 yd
The Depot N7The Depot N7, Bar And Premises628 yd
The Lion and Unicorn42-44 Gaisford Street671 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB179 York Way87 yd
PIZZA DIRECT LIMITED179 York Way87 yd
Golden Valley177 York Way91 yd
Francino PizzaFrancino Pizza, Shop98 yd
Star Fish Bar19 Brecknock Road105 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B357 yd
Sainsbury'sMaiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane376 yd
Tesco Express196-206 Camden Road449 yd
Tesco Express199-203 Kentish Town Road840 yd
Iceland301-305 Kentish Town Road861 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch
14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT
artificial grass pitch303 yd
St Pauls Church Hall
ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE
332 yd
Camden School For Girls
SANDALL ROAD
463 yd
Holloway School
HILLDROP ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool562 yd
Market Road Atp
ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD
artificial grass pitch601 yd
Our Lady Help Of Christians
LADY MARGARET ROAD
684 yd
Islington Tennis Centre
MARKET ROAD
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts717 yd
St George'S Church And Centre
CRAYFORD ROAD
1,010 yd
Kentish Town Sports Centre
GRAFTON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,089 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 98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 89.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 89.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 89.8%

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/s1.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed146.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed150 Mbit/s

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