Postcode NW5 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South area of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The median sale price in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (around £887 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £1,005,000. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,838 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from NW5 2LJ.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,460,000 | £1,027 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,420,000 | £1,168 |
| Flats | 58 | £521,768 | £840 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | — | £1,355,000 |
| 2017 | £735,000 | £2,062,500 | £1,337,500 |
| 2018 | £560,000 | £1,648,500 | £1,180,000 |
| 2019 | £508,000 | £2,250,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2020 | £565,000 | £1,946,500 | £1,152,500 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £1,709,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £1,184,000 | £1,439,000 |
| 2023 | £523,000 | £2,445,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2024 | £620,000 | £1,420,000 | £1,265,000 |
| 2025 | £556,007 | £2,325,000 | £1,539,174 |
| 2026 | £521,500 | £1,800,000 | £1,515,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £882 | — | £885 |
| 2017 | £955 | £896 | £974 |
| 2018 | £784 | £1,007 | £935 |
| 2019 | £754 | £972 | £1,075 |
| 2020 | £839 | £1,086 | £1,012 |
| 2021 | £827 | £1,000 | £892 |
| 2022 | £914 | £1,096 | £1,113 |
| 2023 | £836 | £1,158 | £1,080 |
| 2024 | £929 | £1,130 | £1,179 |
| 2025 | £829 | £1,196 | £1,093 |
| 2026 | £891 | £1,107 | £1,251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 13, Bartholomew Villas, London, NW5 2LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £2,125,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 49, Patshull Road, London, NW5 2JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,625,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 34, Bartholomew Villas, London, NW5 2LL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,780,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, 6, Bartholomew Villas, London, NW5 2LL | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 4, 8, Bartholomew Villas, London, NW5 2LL | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
In the NW5 2LJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2024. | |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Camden School for Girls | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2022. | |
The Camden School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW5 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 152 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall | 186-192 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall |
| 0.1 mi | Earth Natural Foods | 200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AE | Walking directions to Earth Natural Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Green Organic | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2ND | Walking directions to Green Organic |
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 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Tamsin Williams
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph William Ball
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Meric Apak
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 2LJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NW5 2LJ in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 2LJ, including Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Camden School for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW5 2LJ is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 396 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.
NW5 2LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,838 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 2LJ is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).