Postcode NW5 2JA is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town North ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Tufnell Park West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grove Terrace Squares.
Tufnell Park West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from NW5 2JA.
Tufnell Park West near NW5 2JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Enclosures | Small | Walking directions to Highgate Enclosures |
| 0.5 mi | Foxham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Foxham Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £716,500 (about £991 per square foot) in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,926 up to £3,230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £3,020,000 | £1,132 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,881,437 | £971 |
| Flats | 59 | £610,000 | £990 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £650,000 | £1,425,000 | £1,470,000 |
| 2017 | £532,500 | £1,417,500 | £1,370,000 |
| 2018 | £741,100 | £1,615,000 | £1,476,150 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £1,200,000 | £1,370,000 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | — | £1,497,500 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £1,893,750 | £1,650,000 |
| 2022 | £602,500 | £1,300,000 | £1,650,500 |
| 2023 | £547,500 | £2,575,000 | £1,610,000 |
| 2024 | £552,500 | £1,250,000 | £1,720,000 |
| 2025 | £680,000 | £1,955,000 | £1,850,000 |
| 2026 | £572,500 | — | £2,125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,037 | £1,018 | £1,011 |
| 2017 | £880 | £1,062 | £889 |
| 2018 | £971 | £981 | £801 |
| 2019 | £913 | £906 | £806 |
| 2020 | £878 | — | £987 |
| 2021 | £877 | £980 | £988 |
| 2022 | £845 | £1,115 | £952 |
| 2023 | £852 | £889 | £982 |
| 2024 | £929 | £1,083 | £1,105 |
| 2025 | £1,022 | £1,132 | £971 |
| 2026 | £821 | — | £1,016 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 3, Lupton Street, London, NW5 2JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £3,230,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 76, Leverton Street, London, NW5 2NY | Terraced | Freehold | £2,055,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | Flat 3, Palmer House 76-84, Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HH | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat A, 5, Raveley Street, London, NW5 2HX | Flats | Leasehold | £845,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 57, Leverton Street, London, NW5 2NX | Terraced | Freehold | £1,450,000 |
In the NW5 2JA postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Leverton Stores | Leverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PG | Walking directions to Leverton Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Tufnell Park Food Wine | 229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ideal Household Goods | Fortess Road, Camden, N19 5AA | Walking directions to Ideal Household Goods |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Samuel Slater
Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026
Sylvia Ann McNamara
Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 2JA records about 120 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around NW5 2JA in Tufnell Park West is £716,500 (about £991 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 2JA, including Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding), Acland Burghley School (Good) and Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 2JA is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 248 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW5 2JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,230 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 2JA is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Samuel Slater (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sylvia Ann McNamara (Labour and Co-operative Party).