Is NW1 1BU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2204 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NW1 1BU. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
436
Violence & sexual offences
403
Other theft
333
Theft from the person
313
Shoplifting
172
Public order
129
Drugs
95
Burglary
90

House prices

£815,159

Average price in Camden (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 10.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,554,868
Semi-detached
£2,117,585
Detached
£3,645,110
Flat / maisonette
£671,443

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NW1 1BU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near NW1 1BU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NW1 1BU on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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