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NW5 1BY

Chetwynd Road

Highgate

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Overview

Postcode NW5 1BY is located in a major urban area, within the Highgate ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Tufnell Park West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,027 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tufnell Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 290 ft away from NW5 1BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Tufnell Park West near NW5 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 1BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park
0.3 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak
0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 1BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDartmouth ParkMediumWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.1 miGrove Terrace SquaresSmallWalking directions to Grove Terrace Squares
0.1 miHighgate EnclosuresSmallWalking directions to Highgate Enclosures

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
15,734.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-51%)
Vehicle crime
11.82(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.87(-15%)
Theft from the person
2.78(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
60.71%
Other White
37
16.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.57%
Indian
7
3.12%
Caribbean
5
2.23%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
62.77%
No qualifications
26
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.57%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.72%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
34.31%
Owns with a mortgage
35
34.31%
Social rents from council
12
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.82%
Other social rented
6
5.88%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Highgate

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£1,002
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £1.6M

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £1,002 per square foot) in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,500 up to £25,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£4,490,000£1,400
Terraced13£1,950,000£1,141
Semi-Detached3£1,742,000£1,079
Flats57£620,000£920

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,300,000£625,000£1,325,000£2,250,000
2017£3,750,000£592,500£2,750,000£1,462,500
2018£1,800,000£660,500£1,880,000£1,557,500
2019£2,205,000£552,500£2,662,500£1,547,500
2020£2,455,000£640,000£2,015,000£1,550,000
2021£2,817,500£629,000£2,020,000£1,550,000
2022£7,125,000£577,000£4,050,000£1,950,000
2023£3,795,000£612,500£2,762,500£2,112,500
2024£4,100,000£645,000£2,087,500£1,862,500
2025£3,575,000£608,750£3,375,000£1,915,000
2026£4,580,000£615,000£1,650,000£2,450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,105£817£896£921
2017£1,187£930£1,109£941
2018£1,153£832£1,011£979
2019£1,062£861£1,308£952
2020£1,322£889£1,058£1,004
2021£1,302£930£1,195£970
2022£1,919£914£1,415£1,098
2023£1,572£912£1,142£1,117
2024£1,206£910£1,271£1,032
2025£1,479£942£1,251£1,177
2026£1,373£860£964£1,152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 1BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 1BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202520, Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1BYTerracedFreehold£1,351,000
05 Feb 2026Flat 2, 23, Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1BXFlatsLeasehold£466,500
11 Jun 202529C, Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1BXFlatsLeasehold£495,000
12 Nov 20258, Bellgate Mews, London, NW5 1SWTerracedFreehold£1,600,000
28 Jul 2025Second Floor Flat, 17, Dartmouth Park Road, London, NW5 1SUFlatsLeasehold£780,000

Schools

In the NW5 1BY postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 1BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWildwood Nature SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryAcland Burghley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryParliament Hill SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 1BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterChetwynd Road, Camden, NW5 1LJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miLondisHighgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TRWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMy Shop173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HRWalking directions to My Shop
0.3 miSainsbury's Local124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miIdeal Household GoodsFortess Road, Camden, N19 5AAWalking directions to Ideal Household Goods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).

Band A£1,404
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,873
Band D£2,107
Band E£2,575
Band F£3,043
Band G£3,511
Band H£4,213

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW5 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Francesca Wright

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Camron Aref-Adib

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lorna Jane Russell

Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardHighgateE05013661
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tufnell Park WestE02000168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 003BE01000911
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 1BY

Is NW5 1BY (Tufnell Park West) safe?

The area around NW5 1BY records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW5 1BY?

The median sale price around NW5 1BY in Tufnell Park West is £780,000 (about £1,002 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 1BY?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 1BY, including Wildwood Nature School, Acland Burghley School (Good) and Parliament Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 1BY?

The closest station to NW5 1BY is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 485 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 1BY?

NW5 1BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,027 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 1BY (Tufnell Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW5 1BY is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Francesca Wright (Labour Party), Camron Aref-Adib (Labour Party) and Lorna Jane Russell (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.