Camden, London.
London’s last great rock neighbourhood, still anchored by the lock and the markets.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Camden, London: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Live in the back streets, not on the main road.
Loved it in my 20s. Wouldn’t do it again now.
Music every night. That’s the point.
What you get
- Live music every night of the week
- Camden Lock and the canal walks
- Excellent transit (Northern line + Overground)
What you give up
- Touristy core makes the centre hard to live in
- Drug presence around Camden Town tube
- Hard to find a pub that isn’t loud on Saturdays
Is Camden a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in London?
Camden is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 96/100 and median rent around £10,100 per m². It is best suited for music people, creatives, tourists turned residents. London’s last great rock neighbourhood, still anchored by the lock and the markets.
How much does it cost to rent in Camden, London?
Median asking rent in Camden is roughly £10,100 per m², which puts it in line with comparable London neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Touristy core makes the centre hard to live in. Drug presence around Camden Town tube
Is Camden a safe neighborhood?
Camden is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official United Kingdom police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Camden walkable?
Yes, Camden is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 96/100. Average ambient noise: 64 dB.
What is Camden known for?
The market and lock are tourist-heavy, but residents live in quiet pockets to the north, Primrose Hill, the canalside terraces, and the residential streets around Camden Square. Live music every night of the week. Camden Lock and the canal walks. Excellent transit (Northern line + Overground)
Who is Camden best for?
Camden is best for music people, creatives, tourists turned residents. London’s last great rock neighbourhood, still anchored by the lock and the markets.
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