Area Guide to Camden

Our area guide to Camden gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , NW1

Camden Overview

Camden Town overflows with colourful markets, shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, theatres and cinemas. The town attracts enormous crowds of Londoners and tourists alike every day.

Camden Lock Market, by the Regents Canal was the original craft market, established in 1974, but now has a much wider spectrum of goods on sale. Both this and the ever popular Camden Stables Market, Camden (Buck Street) Market and Inverness Street Market - which thrived on local trade long before tourists discovered Camden, are all open every day and its unique shopping experience and cosmopolitan atmosphere makes it one of the most renowned and busiest markets in the Capital.

The market scene comes fully to life during the weekend with all stalls and shops at the markets fully trading and the lively Camden Canal Market opening Friday to Sunday.

There is always something happening in the centre of Camden Town. Days in Camden start slow and easy - shops and stalls open around 10am usually until 6pm, although some traders do stay open later.

Guide to Camden transport links:

Trains

Camden Road
Euston (London)
Harlesden
Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line, National Rail) (Zone 2)
Kensal Rise
London Euston
London Marylebone
London St Pancras
Marylebone (London)
St Pancras (London)
Stonebridge Park (Bakerloo Line, National Rail) (Zone 3)
Willesden Junction (Bakerloo Line, National Rail) (Zone 3)

Camden Local Authorities:

Camden is represented by Camden Council which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk

Camden Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Camden area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Camden & Exam Results

Schools in Camden fall under the Camden Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Camden by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Camden:

Looking to live in Camden?

If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Camden use the links below to find the latest properties available.