Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Camden: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, London St Pancras International LL Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 58 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around NW1 2DB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
25Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 84 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 151 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Argyle Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
268crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 268 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 152.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
89GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 68 GP, 21 hospitals, 120 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
London St Pancras International LL Rail Station0.1 mi
London St Pancras International Rail Station0.2 mi
London St Pancras International Rail Station0.2 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.1 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 mi
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.2 mi
45 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 58 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
41green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Story Garden — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
194shops & libraries
- 174 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Waitrose, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: M&S St Pancras Rail Arcade SF — 0.1 mi
In Camden, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (95% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Camden, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near NW1 2DB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in NW1.
Average sold price by property type across the NW1 district, 2021–2026.
About NW1 2DB
NW1 2DB scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S St Pancras Rail Arcade SF within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NW1 2DB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,420 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 151 schools within the typical catchment area, including 28 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 56 rated Good. The nearest school is Argyle Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 268 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 68 GP surgeries, 21 hospitals and 120 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST PANCRAS HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
