What we see in NW1
Most gardens attached to NW1's Georgian and Victorian townhouses are small, enclosed courtyards rather than long rear plots, which means a standard off-the-shelf panel width rarely fits the space without an awkward offcut at one end. Bespoke measuring and cutting to the exact courtyard dimensions is closer to the norm here than the exception, and gate openings in particular — set into existing period brick or stone openings — usually need making to size rather than ordering from stock.
Towns & neighbourhoods in NW1
Camden Council · NW1, NW3, NW5, N7, WC1
Property: Georgian and Victorian townhouses in Primrose Hill and Hampstead, plus dense terraces around Kentish Town and Gospel Oak
Garden: small walled courtyards behind period houses; several conservation areas restrict visible materials
Near A400 Kentish Town Road / A502 Haverstock Hill / M1 J1 (10 min) / A406 (15 min) · Camden Town, Kentish Town, Belsize Park (Northern line)
Commercial anchors: Camden High Street, Kentish Town Road, Hampstead High Street
Camden Council · NW1, NW3
Property: Regency and early Victorian terraces on painted stucco streets
Garden: small walled gardens with brick boundary walls — timber gates and trellis are the usual brief
Near A502 Regents Park Road / A406 (15 min) · Chalk Farm (Northern line)
Commercial anchors: Regents Park Road, Gloucester Avenue
NW1 courtyard measure
We measure the exact courtyard and opening dimensions before cutting anything for an NW1 job.
Services across NW1
Frequently asked — NW1
Why do NW1 gardens need bespoke fence sizing?
Small walled courtyards attached to period townhouses rarely match standard panel widths, so cutting to the exact dimension avoids an awkward offcut.
Are gates in NW1 usually made to measure?
Often, yes — period brick or stone openings vary in width, so a gate made to the specific opening fits better than a stock size.
Does conservation status affect NW1 courtyards too?
Where a property sits within a conservation area, visible materials at the front are restricted; rear courtyard boundaries away from the street are generally less affected.