Camden Town
| Camden Town | |
|---|---|
Camden High Street, near where it becomes Chalk Farm Road (facing towards Chalk Farm) | |
Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 24,538 (Camden Town with Primrose Hill and Cantelowes wards, 2011) |
| OS grid reference | TQ295845 |
| • Charing Cross | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) SSE |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | NW1, NW5 |
| Dialling code | 020 (London) |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Camden Town (/ˈkæmdən/ ⓘ) is an area in the London Borough of Camden, around 2.5 miles (4 km) north-northwest of Charing Cross. Historically in Middlesex, it is identified in the London Plan as one of 34 major centres in Greater London.
Laid out as a residential district from 1791 and originally part of the manor of Kentish Town, Camden Town became an important location during the early development of the railways, which reinforced its position on the London canal network. The area's industrial economic base has been replaced by service industries such as retail, tourism and entertainment. The area now hosts street markets and music venues associated with alternative culture.