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Kentish Town South

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About

Kentish Town South is a residential ward centred around Kentish Town Road, which serves as its main commercial artery. The area contains a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several postwar housing estates. Its southern boundary is formed by the Regent's Canal, providing a distinct linear green space. Transport links are a key feature, with the Thameslink railway and Northern Line tube services operating from Kentish Town station.

The ward includes the Castlehaven open space and is home to the historic Kentish Town Baths, a listed building now functioning as a community leisure centre. Development is primarily residential, with local businesses focused on daily needs along the high street. The area has a defined community character, shaped by its established housing stock and the canal's presence as a quiet thoroughfare away from the main road.

Area overview

On average Kentish Town South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kentish Town South is £66,654 per year. There are 4 schools in Kentish Town South: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Kentish Town South is home to around 10,421 people, with a population density of about 12,688.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Kentish Town South Population
10,421
Population density
12,688.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
80.51(+200%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.35(+110%)
Shoplifting
32.24(+223%)
Other theft
22.93(+101%)
Vehicle crime
20.25(+116%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,265
40.92%
Other White
1,897
18.2%
African
877
8.41%
Bangladeshi
645
6.19%
Other
403
3.87%
Total population: 10,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,836
54.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,278
14.52%
No qualifications
1,145
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
7.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,287
29.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,207
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
677
15.47%
Owns outright
664
15.18%
Other social rented
390
8.91%
Total households: 4,375

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price£590,000
Price per sq ft£888
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £1.0M

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £888 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£2,000,000£1,195
Terraced10£1,505,000£1,154
Flats63£518,000£839

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£1,355,000
2017£735,000£2,062,500£1,337,500
2018£560,000£1,648,500£1,180,000
2019£508,000£2,250,000£1,380,000
2020£565,000£1,946,500£1,152,500
2021£610,000£1,709,000£1,300,000
2022£600,000£1,184,000£1,439,000
2023£523,000£2,445,000£1,350,000
2024£620,000£1,420,000£1,265,000
2025£556,007£2,325,000£1,539,174
2026£506,000£2,000,000£1,515,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£882£885
2017£955£896£974
2018£784£1,007£935
2019£754£972£1,075
2020£839£1,086£1,012
2021£827£1,000£892
2022£914£1,096£1,113
2023£836£1,158£1,080
2024£929£1,130£1,179
2025£839£1,196£1,090
2026£887£1,195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kentish Town South ward.

Local councillors

Annabelle Tamsin Williams

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph William Ball

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Meric Apak

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Kentish Town South

Is Kentish Town South safe?

Kentish Town South records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kentish Town South?

The median sale price in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (about £888 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kentish Town South?

Kentish Town South has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kentish Town South?

Kentish Town South scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kentish Town South sits around rank 10,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kentish Town South?

The average household income in Kentish Town South is around £66,654 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kentish Town South?

Kentish Town South is represented by 3 elected councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Kentish Town South

NW59QX

Regis Road

NW52LN

Lawford Road

NW59NQ

Regis Road

NW19ET

Rochester Place

NW59PZ

Regis Road

NW59SL

Regis Road

NW59YL

Kentish Town South

NW52DN

Caversham Road

NW52SE

Torriano Avenue

NW53DD

Anglers Lane

NW59ZR

Kentish Town South

NW19AW

Northpoint Square

NW53BX

Raglan Street

NW59PH

Regis Road

NW59HN

Regis Road

NW59QH

Regis Road

NW59EX

Regis Road

NW59WQ

Regis Road

NW59EU

Regis Road

NW59LZ

Regis Road

NW19JU

Rochester Place

NW59PT

Regis Road

NW18PH

Kelly Street

NW59NJ

Regis Road

NW59JQ

Regis Road

NW59PD

Regis Road

NW59HS

Regis Road

NW53AB

Holmes Road

NW59WA

Regis Road

NW59UD

Regis Road

NW59SU

Regis Road

NW52AP

Sandall Road

NW59JH

Regis Road

NW52SS

Busby Place

NW19AA

Camden Road

NW59GG

Regis Road

NW53BS

Inkerman Road

NW59ZH

Kentish Town South

NW53AY

Holmes Road

NW59WE

Regis Road

NW59HF

Regis Road

NW19JP

Wilmot Place

NW59LW

Regis Road

NW59LJ

Regis Road

NW52TA

Torriano Cottages

NW59ZF

Kentish Town South

NW59PF

Regis Road

NW59ZE

Kentish Town South

NW59LN

Regis Road

NW59QJ

Regis Road

NW59NB

Regis Road

NW59DG

Regis Road

NW52TY

Peckwater Street

NW53BT

Inkerman Road

NW52TU

Islip Street

NW52BF

Bartholomew Road

NW52DT

Caversham Road

NW52AX

Oseney Crescent

NW59TS

Regis Road

NW19JH

Rochester Road

NW59LT

Regis Road

NW52RG

Leighton Road

NW59ER

Regis Road

NW19NH

St Pancras Way

NW59JN

Regis Road

NW59HP

Regis Road

NW53EJ

Grafton Road

NW52SP

Busby Place

N70BP

Hargrave Place

NW53DS

Willes Road

NW59LB

Regis Road

NW59SX

Regis Road

NW59XB

Regis Road

NW52JY

Patshull Road

NW59JU

Regis Road

NW59YQ

Kentish Town South

NW59ST

Regis Road

NW53DA

Raglan Street

NW53AD

Holmes Road

NW52AL

Bartholomew Road

NW53AQ

Azania Mews

NW59PQ

Regis Road

NW59QZ

Regis Road

NW59JS

Regis Road

NW19QA

Kentish Town Road

NW18PL

Castlehaven Road

NW19JN

Rochester Terrace

NW52UD

Peckwater Street

NW59ZG

Kentish Town South

NW52BL

Bartholomew Road

NW59LH

Regis Road

NW59HJ

Regis Road

NW59XA

Regis Road

NW59TF

Regis Road

NW59UX

Regis Road

NW59SB

Regis Road

NW18SR

Healey Street

NW52UJ

York Mews

NW51WB

Regis Road

NW59WD

Regis Road