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NW5 2DA

Fortess Road

Kentish Town North

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Overview

Postcode NW5 2DA is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town North ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dartmouth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Tufnell Park West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tufnell Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from NW5 2DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Tufnell Park West near NW5 2DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 2DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.5 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDartmouth ParkMediumWalking directions to Dartmouth Park
0.4 miGrove Terrace SquaresSmallWalking directions to Grove Terrace Squares
0.4 miHighgate EnclosuresSmallWalking directions to Highgate Enclosures

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
19,687.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
124.27(+363%)
Shoplifting
49.07(+391%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.6(+34%)
Public order
17.07(+153%)
Theft from the person
12.27(+31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
48.08%
Other White
75
24.04%
African
11
3.53%
Bangladeshi
10
3.21%
Irish
10
3.21%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
182
64.31%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.19%
No qualifications
26
9.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.18%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
120
69.36%
Owns outright
14
8.09%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.09%
Other social rented
13
7.51%
Social rents from council
9
5.2%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Kentish Town North

Median price£716,500
Price per sq ft£991
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.0M

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £716,500 (about £991 per square foot) in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,926 up to £3,230,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,020,000£1,132
Terraced13£1,881,437£971
Flats59£610,000£990

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£680,000£1,955,000£1,850,000
2026£572,500£2,125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202528, Lupton Street, London, NW5 2HTFlatsLeasehold£472,500
16 Mar 2026Flat A, 5, Raveley Street, London, NW5 2HXFlatsLeasehold£845,000
15 Jan 202610, Raveley Street, London, NW5 2HUTerracedFreehold£2,150,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 3, 201, Brecknock Road, London, N19 5ABFlatsLeasehold£815,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 2, 201, Brecknock Road, London, N19 5ABFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the NW5 2DA postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEleanor Palmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryAcland Burghley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTufnell Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTufnell Park Food Wine229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AAWalking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine
0.1 miIdeal Household GoodsFortess Road, Camden, N19 5AAWalking directions to Ideal Household Goods
0.1 miMy Shop173 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HRWalking directions to My Shop
0.1 miNK Convenience Store246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EWWalking directions to NK Convenience Store

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 2DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Samuel Slater

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sylvia Ann McNamara

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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 NorthE05013663
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tufnell Park WestE02000168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 003CE01000921
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 2DA

Is NW5 2DA (Tufnell Park West) safe?

The area around NW5 2DA records about 120 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near NW5 2DA?

The median sale price around NW5 2DA in Tufnell Park West is £716,500 (about £991 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 2DA?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 2DA, including Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding), Acland Burghley School (Good) and Tufnell Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 2DA?

The closest station to NW5 2DA is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 121 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 2DA?

NW5 2DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 2DA (Tufnell Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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