Postcode NW5 2BW is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kentish Town East is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.1% 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 of residents in Kentish Town East is £57,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NW5 2BW.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2BW 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 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.3 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £675,255 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £600,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,425,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,369,174 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 2BW postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Green Organic | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2ND | Walking directions to Green Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Farmer's Supermarket | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Farmer's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kentish Town Supermarket | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Kentish Town Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2EA | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.