Postcode NW5 2XH 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 moderate crime levels, with around 49.7 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 Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NW5 2XH.
Kentish Town East near NW5 2XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Tufnell Park | Northern | Walking directions to Tufnell Park |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cantelowes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cantelowes Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Foxham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Foxham Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Montpelier Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Montpelier 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 2XH postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leverton Stores | Leverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PG | Walking directions to Leverton Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Leighton Food Centre | Leighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJ | Walking directions to Leighton Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Brecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AA | 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.