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NW5 2AN

Kentish Town South

Camden

England / London / Camden / Camden Road South / Kentish Town South / NW5 2AN

Overview

Postcode NW5 2AN is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region , and forms part of the Camden Road South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Camden Road South is £58,300 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Camden Road South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camden Road South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Camden Road South is £58,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 70 ft away from NW5 2AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Road South near NW5 2AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.4 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miCantelowes GardensSmall
0.5 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmall
0.2 miRochester Terrace GardensSmall

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £643,500 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £2,360,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,360,000
Flats67£595,000
Semi-Detached3£1,850,000
Terraced9£1,212,500

10 years price trend in Kentish Town South

Schools

In the NW5 2AN postcode area, located within Camden Road South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miThe Village StoreBartholomew Road, Camden, NW5 2BF
0.1 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HG
0.2 miSaver's Mini MarketIslip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG
0.2 miQuixMurray Mews, Camden, NW1 9RE
0.3 miNisa25 Agar Grove, London, NW1 9SL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.