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NW5 2NP

Lady Margaret Road

Kentish Town North

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Overview

Postcode NW5 2NP 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 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Foxham Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Tufnell Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from NW5 2NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Tufnell Park West near NW5 2NP 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 Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 2NP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.6 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 2NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFoxham GardensSmallWalking directions to Foxham Gardens
0.1 miMontpelier GardensSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Gardens
0.2 miLeighton Crescent GardensSmallWalking directions to Leighton Crescent Gardens

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
15,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
124.27(+363%)
Shoplifting
49.07(+391%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.6(+34%)
Public order
17.07(+153%)
Theft from the person
12.27(+31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
59.92%
Other White
49
18.7%
Irish
8
3.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.05%
Other
8
3.05%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
67.27%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.45%
No qualifications
19
8.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.82%
Other
9
4.09%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.77%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.41%
Owns outright
27
21.26%
Other social rented
19
14.96%
Social rents from council
10
7.87%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Kentish Town North

Median price£716,500
Price per sq ft£991
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,020,000£1,132
Terraced13£1,881,437£971
Flats59£610,000£990

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 2026First Floor Flat, 66, Lady Margaret Road, London, NW5 2NPFlatsLeasehold£781,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 2, 16, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JEFlatsLeasehold£535,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 4, 19, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JDFlatsLeasehold£530,000
31 Mar 2025Upper Ground Floor Flat, 17, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JDFlatsLeasehold£525,000
19 Jan 2026Flat 6, 165, Brecknock Road, London, N19 5ADFlatsLeasehold£276,000

Schools

In the NW5 2NP postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 2NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEleanor Palmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryAcland Burghley SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTufnell Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 2NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLeverton StoresLeverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PGWalking directions to Leverton Stores
0.2 miTufnell Park Food Wine229 Brecknock Road, London, N19 5AAWalking directions to Tufnell Park Food Wine
0.2 miIdeal Household GoodsFortess Road, Camden, N19 5AAWalking directions to Ideal Household Goods
0.2 miNK Convenience Store246-248 Tufnell Park Road, London, N19 5EWWalking directions to NK Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW5 2NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Samuel Slater

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sylvia Ann McNamara

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKentish Town NorthE05013663
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tufnell Park WestE02000168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 003CE01000921
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 2NP

Is NW5 2NP (Tufnell Park West) safe?

The area around NW5 2NP 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.

What is the average house price near NW5 2NP?

The median sale price around NW5 2NP in Tufnell Park West is £716,500 (about £991 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 2NP?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 2NP, including Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding), Acland Burghley School (Good) and Tufnell Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 2NP?

The closest station to NW5 2NP is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 250 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 2NP?

NW5 2NP 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).

Who represents NW5 2NP (Tufnell Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 2NP 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).