Postcode NW5 2SH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.6 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Kentish Town East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a low crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from NW5 2SH.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2SH 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Camden Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Camden Square Gardens |
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 2SH postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Amaya Corner | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Amaya Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Buy Wise | 49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Buy Wise |
| 0.1 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Brecknock Supermarket | 43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Brecknock Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.