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NW5 2BP

Dowdney Close

Kentish Town South

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Detailed insights for NW5 2BP

Overview

Postcode NW5 2BP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
72.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Kentish Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.3%

Approximately 72.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 2BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town East near NW5 2BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 2BP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.4 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park
0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 2BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.4 miRochester Terrace GardensSmallWalking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens
0.4 miCamden Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Camden Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
31,962.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.05(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-63%)
Other theft
7.36(-36%)
Theft from the person
7.36(-22%)
Drugs
6.69(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
25.58%
Bangladeshi
60
17.44%
Other White
42
12.21%
Other
36
10.47%
African
34
9.88%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
34.33%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.15%
No qualifications
48
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
82
68.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.13%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.36%
Other social rented
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price: £590,000
Price per sq ft: £887
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £450K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£1,460,000£1,027
Terraced9£1,420,000£1,168
Flats58£521,768£840

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Aug 2026Flat 8, 1, Willingham Terrace, London, NW5 2ERFlatsLeasehold£365,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 4, 1, Willingham Terrace, London, NW5 2ERFlatsLeasehold£375,000
22 Jul 2026First Floor Flat, 8, Leighton Grove, London, NW5 2RAFlatsLeasehold£385,000
21 Jul 2026Flat B, 97, Islip Street, London, NW5 2DLFlatsLeasehold£400,000
12 Sept 2025First Floor Flat, 151, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RBFlatsLeasehold£840,000

Schools

In the NW5 2BP postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 12 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.

Nearby schools for NW5 2BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.1 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW5 2BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 2BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLeighton Food CentreLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJWalking directions to Leighton Food Centre
0.1 miSaver's Mini MarketIslip Street, Camden, NW5 2UGWalking directions to Saver's Mini Market
0.1 miArvi Food & WineLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SHWalking directions to Arvi Food & Wine
0.2 miNisaBrecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DAWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miCo-op Food250-254 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2ABWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW5 2BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annabelle Tamsin Williams

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph William Ball

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Meric Apak

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKentish Town SouthE05013664
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town EastE02000174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 009DE01000925
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 2BP

Is NW5 2BP (Kentish Town East) safe?

The area around NW5 2BP 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.

What is the average house price near NW5 2BP?

The median sale price around NW5 2BP in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 2BP?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 2BP, 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.

What is the nearest station to NW5 2BP?

The closest station to NW5 2BP is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 310 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around NW5 2BP?

NW5 2BP 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).

Who represents NW5 2BP (Kentish Town East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 2BP 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).