Postcode NW5 2DN 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 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from NW5 2DN.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2DN 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 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Camden Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Camden Square 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 43C, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,089,920 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 13C, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 7B, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £955,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 11C, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 13B, Oseney Crescent, London, NW5 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 |
In the NW5 2DN postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Arvi Food & Wine | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Arvi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | The Village Store | Lawford Road, London, NW5 2LN | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.2 mi | Onkad | 29 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Onkad |
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 2DN, 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 2DN records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around NW5 2DN in Kentish Town East 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 2DN, including Torriano Primary School (Outstanding), The Camden School for Girls (Good) and Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 2DN is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 458 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.
NW5 2DN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,669 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 2DN 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).