Postcode local report
NW1 8SJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW1 8SJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW1 8SJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW1 8SJ sits in Camden Town, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (11/100). 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 11/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-4% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,951 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 21157 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 31 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 346 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 planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
17 May 2026 - 19 May 2026 - 133 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Full Planning Permission at Flat B 3 Healey Street London NW1 8SR
Full Planning Permission. Erection of a rear dormer and insertion of three rooflights to front roofslope.
21 Apr 2026 - 64 m - Camden Planning
Householder Application at 8 Cathcart Street London Camden NW5 3BL
Householder Application. Lower ground floor rear extension and creation of front lightwell, replacement windows, changes to rear fenestration and associated works including privacy screen, new side boundary fencing and replacement front railings and steps.
21 Apr 2026 - 309 m - Camden Planning
Licensed HMO at Maisonette C 2nd And 3rd Floor 113 Castlehaven Road London NW1 8SJ
Additional HMO Licence for up to 4 residents.
13 Apr 2026 - 0 m - Camden HMO Register
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 98 Castlehaven Road London NW1 8PL
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Plum (T1) - Prune back lower branches to give up to about 2.5m ground clearance; reduce overextended branches to South by up to 1-2m, and to North to rebalance.
10 Apr 2026 - 36 m - Camden Planning
Approval of Details (Listed Building) at 19 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG
Approval of Details (Listed Building). Approval of Details Pursuant to Condition 5 (Joinery Details) of Planning Permission Ref: 2024/5660/P and Listed Building Consent Ref: 2025/0006/L dated 11/02/2025 "Erection of ground floor infill extension, including internal reconfiguration and refurbishment."
9 Apr 2026 - 124 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at 34 Prince Of Wales Road London Camden NW5 3LG
Full Planning Permission. Erection of part single/part two storey rear extension and change of use of house into three flats. Erection of replacement of rear outbuilding.
7 Apr 2026 - 115 m - Camden Planning
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) at 34 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LG
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed). Rear extension and erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
10 Mar 2026 - 115 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW1 8SJ
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Common questions about NW1 8SJ
Is NW1 8SJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 11/100 (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 8SJ?
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 8SJ?
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 8SJ?
LocaleIQ matched NW1 8SJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.