Postcode NW5 2PL 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tufnell Park West is £88,595 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Tufnell Park West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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 58 ft away from NW5 2PL.
Tufnell Park West near NW5 2PL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.5 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £3,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,900,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £570,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,810,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,816,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town North
In the NW5 2PL postcode area, located within Tufnell Park West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | express Kentish Town Food & Wine | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 2TH | Walking directions to express Kentish Town Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2UJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Leverton Stores | Leverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PG | Walking directions to Leverton Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 250-254 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.