Postcode NW5 1RG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.
Highgate West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Highgate West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 1RG.
Highgate West near NW5 1RG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Archway | Northern | Walking directions to Archway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dartmouth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dartmouth Park |
| 0.3 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.3 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 1RG postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane, London, N6 6QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Croftdown Road, Camden, N19 5BU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Chetwynd Road, Camden, NW5 1LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | London News Food and Wine | 169 Junction Road, London, N19 5PZ | Walking directions to London News Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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.