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NW1

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW1 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,240,033
1yr change ▼ 22.0%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,240,033

▼ 22.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

332% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

349 Mbps

Property Prices in NW1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW1 is £1,240,033, which is 5% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW1 cost 332.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW1 have fallen 22.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £6,768,599 8
Semi-detached £2,645,618 28
Terraced £2,217,673 180
Flat £824,725 1166
All types £1,240,033 1525

5-Year Price History

£1003K £1088K £1174K £1260K £1346K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
84.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
69.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
184.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW1 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Other Not inspected mi
Brecknock Primary School Primary Good mi
Edith Neville Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Hawley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Netley Primary School Primary Good mi

4

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW1 are 349.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW1 is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NW1 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW1 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,240,033, 332% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (349 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW1 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW1 LONDON?
The average house price in NW1 (LONDON) is £1,240,033, based on 1525 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 332% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 22.0% over the past year.
Is NW1 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (84.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (69.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW1 LONDON?
The population of NW1 (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW1?
The average broadband download speed in NW1 is 349 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW1 LONDON?
There are 25 schools in or near NW1. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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