Postcode NW5 2SW is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town North ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.7 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Caledonian Park.
Kentish Town East has a moderate 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 106.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.3% 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 99 ft away from NW5 2SW.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2SW 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Camden Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Camden Square Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 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 | 4 | £1,955,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £1,782,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentish Town North
In the NW5 2SW 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 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Amaya Corner | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Amaya Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Buy Wise | 49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Buy Wise |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Brecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Brecknock Supermarket | 43 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Brecknock Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Bumblebee Natural Foods | 33 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BT | Walking directions to Bumblebee Natural Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.