Is NW1 8XL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1320 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NW1 8XL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
311
Anti-social behaviour
279
Shoplifting
135
Other theft
132
Theft from the person
113
Public order
97
Vehicle crime
61
Burglary
58

House prices

£833,067

Average price in Camden (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 7.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,569,143
Semi-detached
£2,125,035
Detached
£3,605,564
Flat / maisonette
£688,438

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NW1 8XL 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 8XL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NW1 8XL on Check Food Hygiene

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