Postcode NW5 2EG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 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 9,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from NW5 2EG.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2EG 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.2 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 2EG 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 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Village Store | Bartholomew Road, Camden, NW5 2BF | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.1 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Earth Natural Foods | 200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Earth Natural Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2EA | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
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: 01/01/2026.