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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. 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 £66,650 per year. There are 5 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 area has 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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats53£535,500£9,196
Semi-Detached5£2,200,000£12,866
Terraced4£1,505,000£12,079

10 years median price trend in Kentish Town South

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

All postcodes in Kentish Town South

NW53DT

Willes Road

NW59XY

Regis Road

NW52LG

Lawford Road

NW59ET

Regis Road

NW52EG

Gaisford Street

NW53DE

Anglers Lane

NW52EE

Gaisford Street

NW52DX

Wolsey Mews

NW59EP

Regis Road

NW52LJ

Bartholomew Villas

NW54LL

Athlone Street

NW59SN

Regis Road

NW52SH

Torriano Avenue

NW59HG

Regis Road

NW53AE

Holmes Road

NW52SU

Long Meadow

NW59XH

Regis Road

NW59LY

Regis Road

NW59SF

Kentish Town South

NW59XX

Regis Road

NW59QN

Regis Road

NW59NZ

Regis Road

NW52QN

Leighton Road

NW19QP

Royal College Street

NW19DS

Kentish Town South

NW52QE

Leighton Road

NW59TP

Kentish Town South

NW59QS

Regis Road

NW53LW

Prince Of Wales Road

NW52BB

Oseney Crescent

NW59TB

Regis Road

NW53BJ

Cathcart Street

NW59RR

Regis Road

N70BT

Brecknock Road

NW59NA

Regis Road

NW59WN

Regis Road

NW53EN

Grafton Road

NW52BD

Oseney Crescent

NW59WL

Regis Road

NW59YR

Kentish Town South

NW59YG

Regis Road

NW19DG

Wilmot Place

NW59TH

Regis Road

NW59QY

Regis Road

NW59LR

Regis Road

NW59RF

Regis Road

NW59YN

Kentish Town South

NW52UG

Islip Street

NW19JX

Rochester Place

NW59YS

Kentish Town South

NW53EH

Ryland Road

NW59NE

Regis Road

NW19NA

Reeds Place

NW59HU

Regis Road

NW52SN

Torriano Avenue

NW59TX

Regis Road

NW53AA

Holmes Road

NW52UH

Bartholomew Road

NW52AU

Oseney Crescent

NW59JP

Regis Road

NW53DN

Willes Road

NW59EQ

Regis Road

NW59RT

Regis Road

NW19NN

Royal College Street

NW59TG

Regis Road

NW59JZ

Regis Road

NW59RY

Regis Road

NW52EB

Gaisford Street

NW53NL

Prince Of Wales Road

NW52BW

Bartholomew Road

NW59GX

Regis Road

NW59WU

Regis Road

NW51XY

Regis Road

NW59JD

Regis Road

NW59XD

Regis Road

NW53AN

Holmes Road

NW59QG

Regis Road

NW59TE

Regis Road

NW59RB

Regis Road

NW59SG

Regis Road

NW59PY

Regis Road

NW19JB

Rochester Mews

NW59LG

Regis Road

NW59UG

Regis Road

NW59WX

Regis Road

NW59GA

Regis Road

NW53DB

Raglan Street

NW18QD

Kentish Town South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.