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Kentish Town North

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About

Kentish Town North is a residential ward in the London Borough of Camden, located northwest of the city center. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some modern developments. It is bordered by Kentish Town Road to the east and Gospel Oak to the west, offering a mix of local shops, cafes, and green spaces like Parliament Hill Fields.

The ward has good transport links, with Kentish Town Underground and Overground stations providing access to central London. It is home to a range of community facilities, including schools, libraries, and sports centers. The area has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, contributing to its varied character. Kentish Town North retains a neighborhood feel while being close to busier parts of Camden.

Area overview

On average Kentish Town North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kentish Town North is £66,962 per year. There are 2 schools in Kentish Town North: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kentish Town North Population
7,156
Population density
12,924 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,552
49.66%
Other White
1,265
17.68%
African
338
4.73%
Irish
293
4.1%
Bangladeshi
282
3.94%
Total population: 7,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,058
31.99%
Social rents from council
656
19.84%
Owns with a mortgage
615
18.6%
Owns outright
529
16%
Other social rented
335
10.13%
Total households: 3,307

Property prices in Kentish Town North

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,900,000
Flats47£570,000
Semi-Detached4£1,955,000
Terraced13£1,782,000

10 years median price trend in Kentish Town North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.