Postcode NW5 2JU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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 of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from NW5 2JU.
Kentish Town West near NW5 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.3 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 81 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £600,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,425,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,369,174 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 2JU postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Green Organic | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2ND | Walking directions to Green Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2EA | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
| 0.1 mi | Farmer's Supermarket | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW1 8PD | Walking directions to Farmer's Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Earth Natural Foods | 200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Earth Natural Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.