Camden: population and statistics
Camden has a population of 216,658 (2025) across 21.8 km², or 9,948 people per km². It ranks 103 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 216,658 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 9,948 people/km²
Camden in numbers
Population of Camden over time
Camden had 221,032 residents in 2015 and 216,658 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 214,768 |
| 2021 | 210,968 |
| 2022 | 219,521 |
| 2023 | 220,879 |
| 2024 | 220,558 |
| 2025 | 216,658 |
All indicators for Camden
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 339 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 13.2% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 357 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 114,360 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 73 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 57.0% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 15 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.9% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 247 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 92,758 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 13.3% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 86.6% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 4 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 30.4% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 314 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 35.6% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 33.7% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £815,159 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 3 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −10.1% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 356 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 63.1% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 279 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 42,310 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 3 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 195.3 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 3 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 38,445 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 3 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £53,133 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 4 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 69.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 309 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 57 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Camden | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 63.6% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 6 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Camden ranks 26 by population.
Share of residents aged under 16: 13.2% in Camden, compared with an average of 17.8% in London and 17.7% across the UK.
Households living in a house or bungalow: 13.3% in Camden, compared with an average of 47.1% in London and 77.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 26.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households living in a house or bungalow”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,050 football pitches.
- 35.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Islington, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Brent (352,201 residents), 9 km away.
Business sectors: Camden
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical26.6% ×1.9
- Information and communication14.0% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.6% ×1.9
- Real estate5.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.8
- Construction4.9% ×0.4
Where is Camden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camden?
Camden has 216,658 residents (2025), ranking 103 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Camden?
Camden covers 21.8 km², with a density of 9,948 people per km².
Is the population of Camden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Camden went from 221,032 to 216,658, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Camden?
Camden is in London (region). Latitude 51.543, longitude −0.159.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Camden?
In Camden, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 13.2% (2025), ranking 357 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Households living in a house or bungalow: what is the figure for Camden?
In Camden, “Households living in a house or bungalow” stands at 13.3% (2021), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 84.7%.
Which local authorities border Camden?
The nearest to Camden are Islington (4.0 km), Kensington and Chelsea (5.1 km), Westminster (5.3 km), City of London (5.5 km), Southwark (7.0 km).