Postcode NW5 1NJ 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 198.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highgate West is £60,700 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 198.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Highgate West is £60,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 191 ft away from NW5 1NJ.
Highgate West near NW5 1NJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.1 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £899,400 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 | 6 | £3,622,500 |
| Flats | 65 | £610,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,000,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £2,203,500 |
10 year median price trend in Highgate
In the NW5 1NJ postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Chetwynd Road, Camden, NW5 1LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Mansfield News Food & Wine | Gordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JD | Walking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.