Postcode NW5 1DS 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 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.
Tufnell Park West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 96.3% 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.
The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 78 ft away from NW5 1DS.
Tufnell Park West near NW5 1DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £845,000 (about £1,028 per square foot) in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £282,500 up to £25,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £4,490,000 | £1,400 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,950,000 | £1,141 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,742,000 | £1,079 |
| Flats | 53 | £620,000 | £923 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 1DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2025 | Flat 11, Brunel House, York Rise, London, NW5 1DS | Flats | Leasehold | £204,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Newcomen House, York Rise, London, NW5 1DT | Flats | Leasehold | £401,500 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 33, Faraday House, York Rise, London, NW5 1DU | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat 19, Faraday House, York Rise, London, NW5 1DU | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 39, Grangemill, Ingestre Road, London, NW5 1XH | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the NW5 1DS postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | My Shop | 173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR | Walking directions to My Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Household Goods | Fortess Road, Camden, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Ideal Household Goods |
| 0.2 mi | NK Convenience Store | 246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EW | Walking directions to NK Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW5 1DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Francesca Wright
Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Camron Aref-Adib
Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Lorna Jane Russell
Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 1DS 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.
The median sale price around NW5 1DS in Tufnell Park West is £845,000 (about £1,028 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 1DS, including Acland Burghley School (Good), Wildwood Nature School and Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 1DS is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 408 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW5 1DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW5 1DS 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).