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NW5 3DJ

Alma Street

Kentish Town South

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Overview

Postcode NW5 3DJ 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 West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Kentish Town West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,155 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from NW5 3DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town West near NW5 3DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 3DJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West
0.2 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.5 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 3DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.2 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.3 miCastlehaven Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Castlehaven Community Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
11,991.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.03(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.09(+46%)
Other theft
22.8(+99%)
Theft from the person
12.38(+32%)
Vehicle crime
11.73(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
56.01%
Other White
46
15.81%
Irish
13
4.47%
Other
12
4.12%
African
9
3.09%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
69.46%
No qualifications
22
9.21%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.93%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.25%
Social rents from council
13
10.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price£553,004
Price per sq ft£900
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £966K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£2,300,000£1,207
Terraced5£1,420,000£1,154
Flats57£515,268£849

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£1,355,000
2017£735,000£2,062,500£1,337,500
2018£560,000£1,648,500£1,180,000
2019£508,000£2,250,000£1,380,000
2020£565,000£1,946,500£1,152,500
2021£610,000£1,709,000£1,300,000
2022£600,000£1,184,000£1,439,000
2023£523,000£2,445,000£1,350,000
2024£620,000£1,420,000£1,265,000
2025£573,004£2,325,000£1,488,348
2026£484,500£2,200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£882£885
2017£955£896£974
2018£784£1,007£935
2019£754£972£1,075
2020£839£1,086£1,012
2021£827£1,000£892
2022£914£1,096£1,113
2023£836£1,158£1,080
2024£929£1,130£1,179
2025£839£1,196£1,090
2026£887£1,195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 3DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 3DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 202526B, Alma Street, London, NW5 3DHFlatsLeasehold£720,000
18 Mar 202612, Willes Road, London, NW5 3DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,800,000
21 Nov 202516, Willes Road, London, NW5 3DSFlatsLeasehold£490,000
21 Nov 202518, Willes Road, London, NW5 3DSFlatsLeasehold£510,000
07 Mar 20251, Inkerman Road, London, NW5 3BSTerracedFreehold£1,488,348

Schools

In the NW5 3DJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 3DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableCollege Francais Bilingue De LondresOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 3DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 3DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressKentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGreen OrganicKentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NDWalking directions to Green Organic
0.1 miPhoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall186-192 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AEWalking directions to Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall
0.1 miPrince of Wales Supermarket19 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LHWalking directions to Prince of Wales Supermarket
0.1 miEarth Natural Foods200 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AEWalking directions to Earth Natural Foods

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 3DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annabelle Tamsin Williams

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph William Ball

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Meric Apak

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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 SouthE05013664
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town WestE02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 007FE01000927
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 3DJ

Is NW5 3DJ (Kentish Town West) safe?

The area around NW5 3DJ records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near NW5 3DJ?

The median sale price around NW5 3DJ in Kentish Town West is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 3DJ?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 3DJ, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good) and Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 3DJ?

The closest station to NW5 3DJ is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 267 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 3DJ?

NW5 3DJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,155 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 3DJ (Kentish Town West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 3DJ is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).