Postcode NW5 1LR is located in a major urban area, within the Highgate ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Highgate West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Highgate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Highgate West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 54 ft away from NW5 1LR.
Highgate West near NW5 1LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.1 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £880,000 in Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £8,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £3,575,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £608,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £3,100,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £2,275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highgate
In the NW5 1LR postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mansfield News Food & Wine | Gordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JD | Walking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Chetwynd Road, Camden, NW5 1LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.