Town Pop. 202,549

Living in Camden: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Camden comes out at 70/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 98/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 9/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the EC1M postcode district, Camden ranks 2nd. That sits 20 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: transport (97), schools (96) and lifestyle (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: EC1M postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Camden scores 70 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EC1M 3HA EC1M 4AA EC1M 5AD EC1M 6AA EC1M 7AA EC1M EC1N EC1R EC4A

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
9
347.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Theft from the person 13,603 crimes
↑ 3633% above national average
Other theft 11,672 crimes
↑ 829% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11,209 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 11,019 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Shoplifting 5,624 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
other 17,302 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nightclub 3,940 crimes
  2. 2 Theatre/Concert Hall 3,432 crimes
  3. 3 Further/Higher Educational Building 2,908 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 23.7 · PM2.5 9.6 · PM10 15.6 µg/m³
51
Green Space 88
Parks Ample 308
Sports Pitches Ample 151
Allotments Ample 14
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 97
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 141

Services

Schools
96
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 123 in area · 151 within 4km
34Outstanding79Good1Requires Improvement9Ungraded
  • Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCHSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church Primary School, HampsteadPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Christopher Hatton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • City of London Primary Academy, IslingtonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Edith Neville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Eleanor Palmer Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Frank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Highgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hugh Myddelton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Kentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
98
A&E departmentsUniversity College Hospitalin area
Highgate Mental Health Centrein area
Royal Free Hospitalin area
Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%
33 GP surgeries in area 84 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,168 patients per GP
52dentists61pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)84.5%
available across Camden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,868 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed5.1%Retired10.8%Student11.6%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.9%Skilled & technical24.3%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)7.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)57.8%Apprenticeship2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership29.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Camden · 2026-27
A £1,472
B £1,717
C £1,963
D £2,208
E £2,699
F £3,189
G £3,680
H £4,416
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
97
Chalk Farm 0.1 mi
Kentish Town West 0.4 mi
Camden Town 0.6 mi
J1 M1 3.7 mi
J1 M1 3.8 mi
J1 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
95
Pubs & Bars Ample 327
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 1194
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 240
Retail Shopping Ample 1792
Takeaways Ample 292
Fitness Ample 89

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £725,000 686
Detached £4,650,000 11
Semi-detached £3,020,000 22
Terraced £1,627,500 86
Flat / Maisonette £650,000 567
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£610k £2.7m £4.8m £6.8m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Islington 71 2.0 mi away ⇄
City of Westminster 70 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kensington and Chelsea 72 3.3 mi away ⇄
City and County of the City of London 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haringey 70 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hackney 72 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hammersmith and Fulham 72 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brent 68 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barnet 69 5.2 mi away ⇄
Tower Hamlets 68 5.4 mi away ⇄
Southwark 72 5.8 mi away ⇄
Lambeth 71 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Camden a nice place to live?

Yes, Camden is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Camden is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Camden?

Crime levels in Camden are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 9/100. There were 70,429 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Camden?

Among the top-rated schools in Camden are Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH, Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead and Christopher Hatton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 123 rated schools in Camden in total.

What are house prices like in Camden?

The current median house price in Camden is £725,000, around 154% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £4,650,000, semi-detached £3,020,000, terraced £1,627,500, flat £650,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 686 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Camden in context

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Postcode districts in Camden

EC1M 70 ⇄
EC1N 66 ⇄
EC1R 72 ⇄
EC4A 66 ⇄
EC4Y 66 ⇄
N1 71 ⇄
N19 71 ⇄
N1C 73 ⇄
N6 71 ⇄
N7 71 ⇄
NW1 71 ⇄
NW1W 69 ⇄
NW2 67 ⇄
NW3 73 ⇄
NW5 73 ⇄
NW6 72 ⇄
NW8 72 ⇄
W1D 65 ⇄
W1T 69 ⇄
W1W 71 ⇄
W9 73 ⇄
WC1A 67 ⇄
WC1B 68 ⇄
WC1E 69 ⇄
WC1H 71 ⇄
WC1N 70 ⇄
WC1R 66 ⇄
WC1V 67 ⇄
WC1X 69 ⇄
WC2A 66 ⇄
WC2B 68 ⇄
WC2E 64 ⇄
WC2H 66 ⇄
WC2R 65 ⇄

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