Postcode NW5 1PU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.
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 23.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 305 ft away from NW5 1PU.
Highgate West near NW5 1PU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 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 |
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 1PU postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Mansfield News Food & Wine | Gordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JD | Walking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane, London, N6 6QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
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.