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Kentish Town West

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About

Kentish Town West is a primarily residential neighbourhood in the London Borough of Camden. The area is defined by its railway infrastructure, with the Overground line and the tracks leading into St Pancras station forming key boundaries. Its streets are a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several postwar social housing estates. The Regent's Canal runs along its southern edge, providing a pedestrian and cycle route.

The area's commercial activity is concentrated along Prince of Wales Road and smaller pockets like the cul-de-sac of Bartholomew Villas. A specific local landmark is the former railway arches now housing a climbing centre and other businesses. The presence of several primary schools and the expansive Talacre Sports Centre underscores its functional, community-focused character, set apart from the busier centres of Camden Town and Kentish Town proper.

Area overview

On average Kentish Town West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. There are 3 schools in Kentish Town West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Kentish Town West is home to around 9,998 people, with a population density of about 14,951.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Kentish Town West Population
9,998
Population density
14,951.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.61(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.51(+6%)
Other theft
11.6(+1%)
Burglary
9.2(+68%)
Public order
9.2(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,810
38.11%
Other White
1,464
14.64%
Bangladeshi
1,073
10.73%
African
1,040
10.4%
Other
483
4.83%
Total population: 9,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,649
44.67%
No qualifications
1,531
18.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
757
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
7.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,803
44.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
786
19.47%
Owns with a mortgage
466
11.55%
Other social rented
434
10.75%
Owns outright
433
10.73%
Total households: 4,036

Property prices in Kentish Town West

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £603,500 in Kentish Town West area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats42£544,000£8,929
Semi-Detached1£1,800,000£11,921
Terraced7£1,250,000£9,323

10 years median price trend in Kentish Town West

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

All postcodes in Kentish Town West

NW59HZ

Regis Road

NW18SS

Hadley Street

NW53BW

Azania Mews

NW59YL

Kentish Town South

NW59HR

Regis Road

NW59WE

Regis Road

NW53EH

Ryland Road

NW52ND

Grafton Yard

NW53AP

Holmes Road

NW54LJ

Athlone Street

NW59NQ

Regis Road

NW59GT

Regis Road

NW51WB

Regis Road

NW59ES

Regis Road

NW51YE

Regis Road

NW59YU

Kentish Town South

NW52DX

Wolsey Mews

NW53AU

Holmes Road

NW53BS

Inkerman Road

NW59QZ

Regis Road

NW32JJ

Mansfield Road

NW54BT

Haverstock Road

NW53DD

Anglers Lane

NW59DG

Regis Road

NW54QU

Haverstock Road

NW59UW

Regis Road

NW59YS

Kentish Town South

NW53PJ

Talacre Road

NW54AA

Vicars Road

NW59YR

Kentish Town South

NW54AP

Kiln Place

NW59SE

Regis Road

NW54AT

Lamble Street

NW59JS

Regis Road

NW54AX

Grafton Road

NW59ZS

Kentish Town South

NW54BN

Cressfield Close

NW59GL

Regis Road

NW53ER

Spring Place

NW59QP

Regis Road

NW59LL

Regis Road

NW54NN

Vicars Road

NW59XD

Regis Road

NW59XU

Regis Road

NW52JU

Kentish Town Road

NW59LZ

Regis Road

NW52UJ

York Mews

NW59NG

Regis Road

NW54HH

Queen's Crescent

NW54BB

Grafton Road

NW59PT

Regis Road

NW59FH

Regis Road

NW54BJ

Grafton Road

NW52NF

Grafton Yard

NW53BH

Spring Place

NW59UT

Regis Road

NW59ZR

Kentish Town South

NW53NS

Talacre Road

NW59QD

Regis Road

NW59GU

Regis Road

NW54AU

Grafton Road

NW59UX

Regis Road

NW59SL

Regis Road

NW59XE

Regis Road

NW54AQ

Kiln Place

NW53NN

Wilkin Street Mews

NW54RG

Grafton Road

NW59LS

Regis Road

NW59LA

Regis Road

NW53EN

Grafton Road

NW54PH

Bassett Street

NW59YZ

Kentish Town South

NW59JL

Regis Road

NW59RY

Regis Road

NW59JE

Regis Road

NW59NB

Regis Road

NW53LD

Prince Of Wales Road

NW53DX

Grafton Road

NW59UD

Regis Road

NW53DH

Alma Street

NW54BA

Grafton Road

NW53AA

Holmes Road

NW59ND

Regis Road

NW52JW

Old Dairy Mews

NW59UB

Regis Road

NW59EP

Regis Road

NW59WX

Regis Road

NW54DB

Bassett Street

NW54BU

Woodyard Close

NW54BX

Woodyard Close

NW59PR

Regis Road

NW18QB

Kentish Town South

NW59GP

Regis Road

NW54QY

Haverstock Road

NW59PP

Regis Road

NW59SF

Kentish Town South

NW59WU

Regis Road

NW59PF

Regis Road

NW54RJ

Grafton Road

NW59JZ

Regis Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.