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NW3 2LB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW3 2LB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW3 2LB
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW3 2LB sits in Gospel Oak, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (14/100). 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 14/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+8% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,175 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 21128 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 21 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 198 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabNon Material Amendments at 18 Courthope Road London NW3 2LB
Non Material Amendments. Non-material amendment to planning permission 2025/5322/P dated 05/02/2026 (Installation of a replacement rear dormer, re-cladding to an existing lower rear dormer and insertion of 3 x front rooflights and 1 x rear rooflight), namely to alter the materials of the principal rear dormer.
14 Apr 2026 - 20 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at Ground Floor Flat 17 Rona Road London NW3 2HY
Full Planning Permission. Erection of a rear garden studio for office use.
13 Apr 2026 - 113 m - Camden Planning
Variation or Removal of Condition(s) at 20 Vicar's Road London Camden NW5 4NL
Variation or Removal of Condition(s). Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) granted under planning reference 2020/0625/P dated 13/07/2022 (for Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two new residential dwellings), namely amendment to the front side and ground floor rear roof, addition of solar panels and railing over rear ground floor roof.
9 Apr 2026 - 312 m - Camden Planning
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at Flat 1 48 Lisburne Road London NW3 2NR
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Crab Apple (T1) - Fell to ground level.
13 Apr 2026 - 244 m - Camden Planning
Householder Application at 22 Glenhurst Avenue London NW5 1PS
Householder Application. Erection of rear dormer roof extension.
20 Apr 2026 - 565 m - Camden Planning
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) at 47 Shirlock Road London NW3 2HR
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed). Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the rear elevation at first floor level.
18 Mar 2026 - 148 m - Camden Planning
Householder Application at 23 Shirlock Road London NW3 2HR
Householder Application. Erection of a second floor rear extension.
12 Feb 2026 - 108 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at Flat A, 39 Courthope Road London NW3 2LE
Full Planning Permission. Proposed ground floor rear and infil extension, new rear facing juliete balcony at first floor level. Repairs like for like to existing front bay windows.
9 Jan 2026 - 86 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW3 2LB
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Common questions about NW3 2LB
Is NW3 2LB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 14/100 (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 NW3 2LB?
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 NW3 2LB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW3 2LB?
LocaleIQ matched NW3 2LB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.