Area Guide to Regents Park

Our area guide to Regents Park 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

Regents Park Overview

In the Middle Ages the land was part of the manor of Tyburn, the property of Barking Abbey. In the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Henry VIII appropriated the land, and it has been Crown property ever since, except for the period between 1649 and 1660. It was set aside as a hunting park, known as Marylebone Park, until 1649. It was then let out in small holdings for hay and dairy produce.

The park has an outer ring road called the Outer Circle (4.3 km) and an inner ring road called the Inner Circle, which contains the most carefully, tended section of the park, Queen Mary's Gardens. Apart from two link roads between these two, the park is reserved for pedestrians. The south, east and most of the west sides of the park are lined with elegant white stucco terraces of houses designed by John Nash. Running through the northern end of the park is Regent's Canal which connects the Grand Union Canal to the former London docks.

The Regent Park scheme was integrated with other schemes built for the Prince Regent by Nash, including Regent Street and Carlton House Terrace in a grand sweep of town planning stretching from St James's Park to Parliament Hill. The park was first opened to the general public in 1845, initially for two days a week.

Queen Mary's Gardens in the Inner Circle were created in the 1930s, bringing that part of the park into use by the general public for the first time. The site had originally been used as a plant nursery and had later been leased to the Royal Botanic Society.

Guide to Regents Park 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)

Regents Park Local Authorities:

Regents Park is is represented by Camden Council, Westminster Counci. 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
Westminster Local Authority: http://www.westminster.gov.uk

Regents Park 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 2 councils covering the Regents Park 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
Westminster	£439	£513	£586	£659	£806	£952	£1,099	£1,318
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 Regents Park & Exam Results

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

Local schools within Regents Park:

Looking to live in Regents Park?

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