Postcode NW5 2DJ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from NW5 2DJ.
Kentish Town West near NW5 2DJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 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 | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £888 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 | £2,000,000 | £1,195 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,505,000 | £1,154 |
| Flats | 63 | £518,000 | £839 |
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 | £506,000 | £2,000,000 | £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 | £839 | £1,196 | £1,090 |
| 2026 | £887 | £1,195 | — |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, 37 - 39, Islip Street, London, NW5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 22C, Caversham Road, London, NW5 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 26B, Caversham Road, London, NW5 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £581,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 18A, Wolsey Mews, London, NW5 2DX | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 38B, Gaisford Street, London, NW5 2ED | Flats | Leasehold | £955,000 |
In the NW5 2DJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 250-254 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 3AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2UJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Earth Natural Foods | 200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Earth Natural Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | 186-192 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
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 2DJ, 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 2DJ records about 136 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NW5 2DJ in Kentish Town West is £590,000 (about £888 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 2DJ, including Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 2DJ is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 136 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.
NW5 2DJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,150 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 2DJ 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).