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NW5 2EG

Kentish Town South

Camden

England / London / Camden / Kentish Town East / Kentish Town South / NW5 2EG

Overview

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 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kentish Town East is £57,100 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Kentish Town East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

25.6%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Kentish Town East is £57,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from NW5 2EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town East near NW5 2EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

0.4 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

0.5 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miCantelowes GardensSmall
0.5 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmall
0.2 miRochester Terrace GardensSmall

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
14,074.1 per km²

Demographics

British
139
52.65%
Other White
63
23.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.41%
Irish
9
3.41%
Total population: 264

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
34
28.1%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.79%
Social rents from council
26
21.49%
Owns outright
23
19.01%
Other social rented
5
4.13%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £675,255 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £3,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats69£615,000
Semi-Detached4£2,425,000
Terraced12£1,231,250

10 years price trend in Kentish Town South

Schools

In the NW5 2EG postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Camden School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miThe Village StoreBartholomew Road, Camden, NW5 2BF
0.1 miSaver's Mini MarketIslip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG
0.2 miTesco Express196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HG
0.2 miEarth Natural Foods200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE
0.2 miPhoenicia Mediterranean Food HallKentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2EA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.