Postcode NW5 2SJ 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 high crime levels, with around 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
Kentish Town East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.7% 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 per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from NW5 2SJ.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2SJ 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 | Camden Road | Overground | Walking directions to Camden Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £545,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,325,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £1,590,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 2SJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Arvi Food & Wine | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Arvi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Buy Wise | 49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Buy Wise |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Onkad | 29 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Onkad |
| 0.1 mi | Bumblebee Natural Foods | 33 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Bumblebee Natural Foods |
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.
Elected local representatives for NW5 2SJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.