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NW5 2XH

Countess Road

Kentish Town North

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Detailed insights for NW5 2XH

Overview

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Tufnell Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Kentish Town East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kentish Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NW5 2XH.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town East near NW5 2XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tufnell Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 2XH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 2XH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.5 miFoxham GardensSmallWalking directions to Foxham Gardens
0.1 miMontpelier GardensSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Gardens

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
13,806.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.49(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.85(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+45%)
Drugs
6.37(+3%)
Public order
5.74(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
46.89%
Other White
61
25.31%
Irish
10
4.15%
Other
9
3.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.32%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
76.35%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.88%
No qualifications
14
6.9%
Other
7
3.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
2.96%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
26
26.26%
Owns outright
18
18.18%
Social rents from council
9
9.09%
Other social rented
5
5.05%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Kentish Town North

Median price£704,000
Price per sq ft£990
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.0M

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £704,000 (about £990 per square foot) in Kentish Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,926 up to £3,230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£3,020,000£1,132
Terraced14£1,968,219£971
Flats62£602,500£988

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£1,425,000£1,470,000
2017£532,500£1,417,500£1,370,000
2018£741,100£1,615,000£1,476,150
2019£600,000£1,200,000£1,370,000
2020£510,000£1,497,500
2021£540,000£1,893,750£1,650,000
2022£602,500£1,300,000£1,650,500
2023£547,500£2,575,000£1,610,000
2024£552,500£1,250,000£1,720,000
2025£693,500£1,955,000£1,850,000
2026£542,500£2,137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,037£1,018£1,011
2017£880£1,062£889
2018£971£981£801
2019£913£906£806
2020£878£987
2021£877£980£988
2022£845£1,115£952
2023£852£889£982
2024£929£1,083£1,105
2025£1,022£1,132£971
2026£821£1,016
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 2026Flat 1, 23, Countess Road, London, NW5 2XHFlatsLeasehold£450,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 4, 19, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JDFlatsLeasehold£530,000
31 Mar 2025Upper Ground Floor Flat, 17, Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JDFlatsLeasehold£525,000
31 Mar 2025Flat A, 42, Lady Margaret Road, London, NW5 2NRFlatsLeasehold£1,094,000
27 Jan 20263, Dunollie Road, London, NW5 2XNTerracedFreehold£2,125,000

Schools

In the NW5 2XH postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 2XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEleanor Palmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2XH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 2XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLeverton StoresLeverton Street, Camden, NW5 2PGWalking directions to Leverton Stores
0.2 miLeighton Food CentreLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJWalking directions to Leighton Food Centre
0.2 miNisaBrecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DAWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miSainsbury's Local124-132 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food9 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW5 2XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Samuel Slater

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sylvia Ann McNamara

Kentish Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKentish Town NorthE05013663
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town EastE02000174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 009CE01000924
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 2XH

Is NW5 2XH (Kentish Town East) safe?

The area around NW5 2XH records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near NW5 2XH?

The median sale price around NW5 2XH in Kentish Town East is £704,000 (about £990 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 2XH?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 2XH, including Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Outstanding), Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Torriano Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 2XH?

The closest station to NW5 2XH is Tufnell Park in TfL zone 2, about 357 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 2XH?

NW5 2XH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 2XH (Kentish Town East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 2XH is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Samuel Slater (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sylvia Ann McNamara (Labour and Co-operative Party).