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NW1 8HX local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW1 8HX: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW1 8HX
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW1 8HX sits in Primrose Hill, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (17/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 17/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-1% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 9,835 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 20050 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 33 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 269 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
23 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 154 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Full Planning Permission at 26 King Henry's Road London NW3 3RP
Full Planning Permission. Installation of two front-facing rooflights, erection of rear and side dormer extensions, and addition of a rear balcony.
22 Apr 2026 - 309 m - Camden Planning
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 111 Gloucester Avenue London NW1 8LB
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Spruce. (T1) - Fell to ground level.
21 Apr 2026 - 139 m - Camden Planning
Non Material Amendments at Utopia Village 7 Chalcot Road London NW1 8LH
Non Material Amendments. Non-material amendment of planning permission 2023/4757/P dated 25/07/2024 for 'Demolition of existing lean-to structures along the eastern boundary, erection of infill extension, alterations to the exterior of the building including replacement/alteration of windows and doors, removal of external services and plant, improvement of some external finishes, replacement of sections of roof, recladding of external stair case, installation of vents and over-cladding to plant room, refurbishment of bridge structure, installation of air intake/exhaust features associated with ventilation/heating/cooling systems, external courtyard landscaping works and replacement of entrance gates' changes namely include amending the wording in condition 6 (materials)
26 Mar 2026 - 197 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at Lower Ground Floor 13 Chalcot Square London NW1 8YA
Full Planning Permission. Infil rear extension, alterations to the internal layout of the property and rear garden and refurbishment of the floor and wall finishes, repair of unoriginal windows with new double glazed panes, replacement of windows with new heritage detailed timber framed double glazed units, alterations to the internal layout of the property, refurbishment of the floor and wall finishes and rear garden, restoration works to the front and rear facades.
25 Mar 2026 - 117 m - Camden Planning
Listed Building Consent at Lower Ground Floor 13 Chalcot Square London NW1 8YA
Listed Building Consent. Infil rear extension, alterations to the internal layout of the property and rear garden and refurbishment of the floor and wall finishes, repair of unoriginal windows with new double glazed panes, replacement of windows with new heritage detailed timber framed double glazed units, alterations to the internal layout of the property, refurbishment of the floor and wall finishes and rear garden, restoration works to the front and rear facades.
25 Mar 2026 - 117 m - Camden Planning
Householder Application at 7 Fitzroy Road London Camden NW1 8TU
Householder Application. Erection of a mansard roof extension, replacement of existing timber sash windows on front and rear elevations with new double-glazed windows, replacement of existing Crittall window with timber sash, replacement of rear extension glazed infill with new slim aluminium frames including sliding doors, and relocation of lower ground floor entrance door.
9 Mar 2026 - 123 m - Camden Planning
Non Material Amendments at Camden Goods Yard Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8EH
Non Material Amendments. Amendments to planning permission ref. 2022/3646/P dated 29/03/2023 (for variation to original permission 2017/3847/P dated 15/06/2018 for redevelopment of the petrol filling station site and main supermarket site), namely changes to the Energy Strategy for the main site to utilise a fully electric heating strategy served solely by ASHPs and removing the supplementary gas-fired boilers.
30 Mar 2026 - 310 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW1 8HX
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Common questions about NW1 8HX
Is NW1 8HX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 17/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW1 8HX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW1 8HX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW1 8HX?
LocaleIQ matched NW1 8HX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.