Postcode NW5 1TS is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town North 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 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highgate West is £77,800 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Highgate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Highgate West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from NW5 1TS.
Highgate West near NW5 1TS 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 1TS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 42, Carrol Close, London, NW5 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, 95, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TR | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, 110, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1PB | Flats | Leasehold | £660,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 110, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1PB | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 112, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1PB | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 |
In the NW5 1TS postcode area, located within Highgate West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 1TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.3 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 1TS, 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 1TS records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NW5 1TS in Highgate 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 1TS, including Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding), Gospel Oak Primary School (Outstanding) and Parliament Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 1TS is Gospel Oak in TfL zone 2, about 347 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW5 1TS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,411 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 1TS 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).