Postcode NW5 2XB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.
Tufnell Park West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Tufnell Park West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NW5 2XB.
Tufnell Park West near NW5 2XB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Montpelier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Montpelier Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Leighton Crescent Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Leighton Crescent 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 2XB 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 2XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Leverton Stores | Leverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PG | Walking directions to Leverton Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Amaya Corner | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SH | Walking directions to Amaya Corner |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Brecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Saver's Mini Market | Islip Street, Camden, NW5 2UG | Walking directions to Saver's Mini Market |
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.