Postcode NW5 1TN is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town North ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 Gospel Oak, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Tufnell Park West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park West has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 214 ft away from NW5 1TN.
Tufnell Park West near NW5 1TN 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.3 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £704,000 (about £990 per square foot) in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,926 up to £3,230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,020,000 | £1,132 |
| Terraced | 14 | £1,968,219 | £971 |
| Flats | 62 | £602,500 | £988 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £650,000 | £1,425,000 | £1,470,000 |
| 2017 | £532,500 | £1,417,500 | £1,370,000 |
| 2018 | £741,100 | £1,615,000 | £1,476,150 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £1,200,000 | £1,370,000 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | — | £1,497,500 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £1,893,750 | £1,650,000 |
| 2022 | £602,500 | £1,300,000 | £1,650,500 |
| 2023 | £547,500 | £2,575,000 | £1,610,000 |
| 2024 | £552,500 | £1,250,000 | £1,720,000 |
| 2025 | £693,500 | £1,955,000 | £1,850,000 |
| 2026 | £542,500 | — | £2,137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,037 | £1,018 | £1,011 |
| 2017 | £880 | £1,062 | £889 |
| 2018 | £971 | £981 | £801 |
| 2019 | £913 | £906 | £806 |
| 2020 | £878 | — | £987 |
| 2021 | £877 | £980 | £988 |
| 2022 | £845 | £1,115 | £952 |
| 2023 | £852 | £889 | £982 |
| 2024 | £929 | £1,083 | £1,105 |
| 2025 | £1,022 | £1,132 | £971 |
| 2026 | £821 | — | £1,016 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 1TN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 42, Carrol Close, London, NW5 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 70A, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1PA | Flats | Leasehold | £609,375 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, 95, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TR | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 101, 39 - 51, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RT | Flats | Leasehold | £1,325,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 303, 39 - 51, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RT | Flats | Leasehold | £810,000 |
In the NW5 1TN postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1TN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | express Kentish Town Food & Wine | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 2TH | Walking directions to express Kentish Town Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Leverton Stores | Leverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PG | Walking directions to Leverton Stores |
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 1TN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Samuel Slater
Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026
Sylvia Ann McNamara
Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 1TN records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1TN in Tufnell Park West is £704,000 (about £990 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 1TN, including Gospel Oak Primary School (Outstanding), La Petite Ecole Bilingue and College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 1TN is Gospel Oak in TfL zone 2, about 360 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW5 1TN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 1TN is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Samuel Slater (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sylvia Ann McNamara (Labour and Co-operative Party).