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London (North West) (NW) Area Postcodes

The NW postcode area, commonly referred to as the North West London postcode area, covers a significant part of North West London within the UK's capital city. It is composed of several districts that are situated in the Boroughs of Camden, Brent, Westminster, Barnet, and Islington, among others.

Camden Town, commonly referred to simply as Camden, is a vibrant and iconic district located in North London. Founded as a residential district in the 1790s, Camden Town became significant during the early development of the railways, which transformed it into a bustling part of London. The area has long been associated with alternative cultures, particularly the punk movement in the 1970s and 1980s.

Kentish Town is an area located in the north of London, within the London Borough of Camden. It's situated to the north of Camden Town and its origins can be traced back to Roman times. Its name is believed to have derived from "Ken-ditch" or "Watercourse Bed," which reflects the River Fleet that runs through it, now largely underground. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Kentish Town developed from a rural village into an integral part of metropolitan London, with the introduction of railways playing a significant role in its expansion.

Swiss Cottage is an area located in the London Borough of Camden, in the north-west part of London. It's positioned between Hampstead Village to the north and Regent's Park to the south. The name "Swiss Cottage" derives from an inn called "The Swiss Tavern," built in the style of a Swiss chalet in 1804. The tavern later became the "Swiss Cottage" from which the area took its name.

Other postal towns and areas covered by the NW postcode area are Belsize Park, Brondesbury, Brent Cross, Brent Park, Chalk Farm, Childs Hill, Colindale, Cricklewood, Dartmouth Park, Dollis Hill, Frognal, Golders Green, Gospel Oak, Hampstead, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harlesden, Hendon, Kensal Green, Kilburn, Kingsbury, Lisson Grove, Neasden, Park Royal, Primrose Hill, Queen's Park, Queensbury, Regent's Park, Somers Town, South Hampstead, St John's Wood, Stonebridge, Temple Fortune, The Hyde, Tufnell Park, West Hampstead, West Hendon, Wembley Park and Willesden.