Postcode NW5 2DS 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 139.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.6 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 74 ft away from NW5 2DS.
Kentish Town West near NW5 2DS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.5 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £623,000 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 | 55 | £572,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,488,348 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 2DS postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 250-254 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Earth Natural Foods | 200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Earth Natural Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 3AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.