Area Guide to Chalk Farm

Our area guide to Chalk Farm 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

Chalk Farm Overview

Chalk Farm is in the London Borough of Camden. It lies directly to the north of Camden Town and its underground station is the closest tube station to the nearby, upmarket neighbourhood of Primrose Hill.

Its name, deceptively rural, derives from the Anglo-Saxon for ‘cold cottages’. These days it absorbs the spread from Camden Town and has many lively pubs, live music venues, and restaurants.

Within London it is best known as the site of The Roundhouse, a former circular railway engine shed which was subsequently converted for arts and performance use.

It is also the site of the Camden College of English and with its close proximity to Camden there’s also a wide array of excellent restaurants, pubs and bars.

Guide to Chalk Farm 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)

Chalk Farm Local Authorities:

Chalk Farm 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

Chalk Farm 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 Chalk Farm area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£888	£1,035	£1,183	£1,331	£1,627	£1,923	£2,219	£2,663
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 Chalk Farm & Exam Results

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

Local schools within Chalk Farm:

Looking to live in Chalk Farm?

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