Zones 1, 2, 3 · Northern, Thameslink, Jubilee
Living in Camden
Camden has 8 tracked neighbourhoods. Average 1-bed rent is £1,950/month, with prices ranging from £1,750 to £2,150 depending on where you look.
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,950/mo
Avg 2-bed rent
£2,600/mo
Transport zones
1–2–3
Neighbourhoods
8
Transport
Camden is served by the Northern, Thameslink, Jubilee, Overground and Piccadilly lines.
Camden lifestyle profile
Based on scores across all 8 tracked areas in Camden.
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Camden strengths
- ✓Excellent food and drink scene
- ✓Famous markets and live music
- ✓Direct Northern line into the City
- ✓Regent's Park on the doorstep
- ✓Northern line + Thameslink in one station
Trade-offs
- →Very busy at weekends
- →Pockets feel rough at night
- →Rent premium for the postcode
- →High street is functional rather than charming
Neighbourhoods in Camden
Kentish Town
£1,750/moThe unflashy Camden — same Northern line, cheaper rent, fewer tourists.
West Hampstead
£1,850/moA polished commuter base with Jubilee, Overground, and Thameslink stations clustered around a busy high street.
Camden
£1,900/moLoud, scruffy, music-loving and unapologetically touristy on weekends — with Regent's Park and the canal as a quieter counterweight.
Swiss Cottage
£1,900/moA polished Jubilee line pocket between St John's Wood, Belsize Park, and Finchley Road.
Belsize Park
£1,950/moA calmer, well-kept pocket between Primrose Hill and Hampstead, with a residential feel and premium pricing.
Hampstead
£2,000/moHeath-side north London with village streets, old pubs, and some of the highest rents outside Zone 1.
Bloomsbury
£2,100/moAcademic, central, and garden-square-led, with museums, universities, and quick Piccadilly line access.
Fitzrovia
£2,150/moCentral, walkable, and food-heavy, sitting between Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, and Marylebone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Camden?
The average 1-bedroom flat in Camden costs around £1,950 per month. Prices range from £1,750 to £2,150 depending on the specific neighbourhood.
What transport zones is Camden in?
Camden covers transport zones 1 to 2 to 3, served by the Northern, Thameslink, Jubilee.
What type of area is Camden?
Camden scores highest for café density and walkability. Excellent food and drink scene.
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