Camden · London
In short: In 2026, the average home in Camden (Camden) costs about £760k to buy or £2450/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 18 minutes to central London. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Camden runs at full volume - this is one of the livelier corners of the map, with an evening economy to match.
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Day to day, Camden gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a street market, a mosque, churches, a synagogue, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Camden tends to work best for people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £760k - 37% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £2450 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £150k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Camden scores 6/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.
Around £760k on average to buy (37% above the London average) and roughly £2450 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £150k with a 10% deposit.
Camden scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 18 minutes.