South Villas is in London and in Camden district. NW1 9BS is located in the Camden Square 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 South Villas, London, NW1 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 9BT, NW1 9RR, NW1 9BP, NW1 9XU, NW1 9BL, NW1 9AX, NW1 9RP, NW1 9AY, NW1 9XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 9BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.4% | 54.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 9BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 61.4% | 57% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 23.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 53.7% | 58.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 28.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 7.5% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 72.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.6% | 78.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 73% | 63.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 64.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Villas was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Villas has the 4th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camden Square and the 54th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground Floor Flat 9 South Villas, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-04-03 | £676,415 |
| First Floor Flat C 3 South Villas, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-04-21 | £537,988 |
| Flat 1 10 South Villas, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2020-11-27 | £711,678 |
| Ground Floor Flat 9 South Villas, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-12-02 | £559,094 |
| 1C South Villas, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-10-19 | £494,145 |
NW1 9BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 1out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blair School Brewery Road , Islington N7 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 1,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,908 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 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 368 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 573 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma Cafe | 153 York Way | 246 yd | |
| COFFEE WAY BISTRO | 181 York Way | 333 yd | |
| VSL Coffee | VSL Coffee, Ground Floor | 336 yd | |
| Half Cut Market | Half Cut Market, Ground Floor | 342 yd | |
| The Bangalore Brasserie | 1 Brecknock Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 164 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 373 yd | |
| The Newmarket Arms | 17 York Way | 400 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 600 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 177 York Way | 329 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 332 yd | |
| PIZZA DIRECT LIMITED | 179 York Way | 332 yd | |
| DINNER LADIES LTD | London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square | 338 yd | |
| Aspendos Grill | Aspendos Grill, Unit 5, York House | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 185 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 305 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 868 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 113 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 408 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 939 yd | |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.