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Gospel Oak

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About

Gospel Oak is a residential ward in the London Borough of Camden, located north of Hampstead Heath and south of Kentish Town. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with a blend of social housing and privately owned homes. Gospel Oak is bordered by Parliament Hill and offers easy access to green spaces, including the expansive Hampstead Heath. The ward is served by Gospel Oak Overground station, providing transport links across North London.

The area has a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Mansfield Road and Queens Crescent. Gospel Oak is home to several primary schools and community centres, reflecting its family-friendly character. The ward has a diverse population, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. While quieter than neighbouring Kentish Town, it retains a strong sense of community, with regular events and markets. The nearby Parliament Hill Fields offer sports facilities and panoramic views of London.

Area overview

On average Gospel Oak has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gospel Oak is £67,447 per year. There are 7 schools in Gospel Oak: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Gospel Oak Population
11,616
Population density
14,429.8 per km²

Demographics

British
4,776
41.1%
Other White
2,017
17.36%
Bangladeshi
924
7.95%
African
862
7.42%
Other
553
4.76%
Total population: 11,621

Housing

Social rents from council
1,936
37.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,041
20.07%
Owns outright
763
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
756
14.57%
Other social rented
518
9.99%
Total households: 5,187

Property prices in Gospel Oak

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £760,000 in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £6,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,440,000
Flats64£602,500
Semi-Detached2£4,275,000
Terraced18£2,040,000

10 years price trend in Gospel Oak

All postcodes in Gospel Oak

NW54DL

Gillies Street

NW32JU

Savernake Road

NW32NQ

Byron Mews

NW54DS

Queen's Crescent

NW32DG

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32AQ

Rowland Hill Street

NW32NY

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW54BP

Kentish Town West

NW54BU

Cressfield Close

NW54QJ

Julia Street

NW32AG

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW32BX

Aspern Grove

NW32HT

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32LP

Cressy Road

NW54AL

Kiln Place

NW32AF

Aspern Grove

NW32HN

Roderick Road

NW32LT

Mackeson Road

NW54BT

Haverstock Road

NW32QU

Lawn Road

NW32JL

Kentish Town West

NW32LN

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32QJ

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32RE

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32UP

Upper Park Road

NW32YA

Parkhill Road

NW53ER

Spring Place

NW54AT

Barrington Close

NW54DN

Gillies Street

NW54HH

Queen's Crescent

NW54PX

Haverstock Road

NW54SE

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32HR

Shirlock Road

NW54QU

Haverstock Road

NW54SF

Kentish Town West

NW54GA

Kentish Town West

NW32NA

Cressy Road

NW32UT

Upper Park Road

NW54BA

Gillies Street

NW54PN

Haverstock Road

NW32JD

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32JZ

Hodes Row

NW32QG

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW32RD

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32RF

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW54QQ

Weedington Road

NW32JB

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32JE

Oak Village

NW32LR

Lisburne Road

NW32QN

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32QY

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW32XP

Garnett Road

NW32XY

Dunboyne Road

NW54QY

Haverstock Road

NW32QE

South End Road

NW32JJ

Kentish Town West

NW32QH

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW32UU

Upper Park Road

NW32BZ

Aspern Grove

NW32LU

Mackeson Road

NW32QZ

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW53AS

Spring Place

NW54AE

Vicar's Road

NW54BW

Cressfield Close

NW54EG

Queen's Crescent

NW54NL

Vicar's Road

NW32QF

St Crispins Close

NW32QR

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW54BH

Grafton Road

NW54DR

Queen's Crescent

NW54QH

Elaine Grove

NW32YS

Tasker Road

NW32AH

Fitzjohns & Royal Free

NW32AN

Downside Crescent

NW32NL

Roderick Road

NW32NP

Roderick Road

NW32NR

Lisburne Road

NW32QX

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW54BL

Grafton Road

NW32JP

Courthope Road

NW32PF

Rowland Hill Street

NW32UX

Upper Park Road

NW32UY

Upper Park Road

NW32LX

Mansfield Road & Park Hill Road

NW32AL

Aspern Grove

NW32JN

Savernake Road

NW54QG

Elaine Grove

NW54PQ

Weedington Road

NW32NN

Roderick Road

NW32AB

Aspern Grove

NW32AJ

Glenloch Road

NW32LB

Courthope Road

NW32JR

Estelle Road

NW32XD

Garnett Road

NW32XT

Lawn Road

NW54AS

Lamble Street

NW54AU

Grafton Road

NW54JT

Kingsford Street

NW54QB

Ashdown Crescent

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.