Postcode NW5 2LG 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 12 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 of residents in Kentish Town East is £57,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 2LG.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2LG 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £662,628 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 | 64 | £597,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,425,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,369,174 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 2LG postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Village Store | Bartholomew Road, Camden, NW5 2BF | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road, London, NW1 9HG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2EA | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
| 0.2 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.2 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.