Postcode NW5 2BB is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South area of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The median sale price in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (around £887 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £1,005,000. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,350 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from NW5 2BB.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,460,000 | £1,027 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,420,000 | £1,168 |
| Flats | 58 | £521,768 | £840 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | — | £1,355,000 |
| 2017 | £735,000 | £2,062,500 | £1,337,500 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,648,500 | £1,180,000 |
| 2019 | £508,000 | £2,250,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2020 | £565,000 | £1,946,500 | £1,152,500 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £1,709,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £1,184,000 | £1,439,000 |
| 2023 | £523,000 | £2,445,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2024 | £620,000 | £1,420,000 | £1,265,000 |
| 2025 | £556,007 | £2,325,000 | £1,539,174 |
| 2026 | £521,500 | £1,800,000 | £1,515,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £882 | — | £885 |
| 2017 | £955 | £896 | £974 |
| 2018 | £784 | £1,007 | £935 |
| 2019 | £754 | £972 | £1,075 |
| 2020 | £839 | £1,086 | £1,012 |
| 2021 | £827 | £1,000 | £892 |
| 2022 | £914 | £1,096 | £1,113 |
| 2023 | £836 | £1,158 | £1,080 |
| 2024 | £929 | £1,130 | £1,179 |
| 2025 | £829 | £1,196 | £1,093 |
| 2026 | £891 | £1,107 | £1,251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 31, Torriano Cottages, London, NW5 2TA | Terraced | Freehold | £1,590,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 43C, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,089,920 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 25, Rowstock, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 140, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RG | Other | Freehold | £3,450,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 140, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RG | Other | Freehold | £7,300,000 |
In the NW5 2BB postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Torriano Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2018. | |
Torriano Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Sept 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Camden School for Girls | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2022. | |
The Camden School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW5 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Arvi Food & Wine | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Arvi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Buy Wise | 49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Buy Wise |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Tamsin Williams
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph William Ball
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Meric Apak
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 2BB records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NW5 2BB in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 2BB, including Torriano Primary School (Outstanding), Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and The Camden School for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW5 2BB is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 466 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.
NW5 2BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,350 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 2BB is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).