Postcode report
NW1 2AS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NW1 2AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW1 2AS is a postcode in Bloomsbury, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW1 2AS, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW1 2AS are schools and education and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NW1 2AS is based on Camden 022 Census 2021. It covers 9,780 residents, 10,104 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 12% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 64% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NW1 2AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £332k from 5 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW1 2AS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NW1 2AS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NW1 2AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 882 planning applications, 159 HMO licences, 105 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NW1 2AS
Is NW1 2AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW1 2AS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW1 2AS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NW1 2AS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NW1 2AS?
LocaleIQ matched NW1 2AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW1 2AS?
The latest median sold price is £332k based on 5 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW1 2AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 882 planning records, 159 HMO licences, 105 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.