Postcode NW5 3EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South area of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The median sale price in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (around £887 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £1,005,000. The nearest station is Kentish Town West, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.
Kentish Town West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,150 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from NW5 3EJ.
Kentish Town West near NW5 3EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Chalk Farm | Northern | Walking directions to Chalk Farm |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.4 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Terrace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,460,000 | £1,027 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,420,000 | £1,168 |
| Flats | 58 | £521,768 | £840 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £556,007 | £2,325,000 | £1,539,174 |
| 2026 | £521,500 | £1,800,000 | £1,515,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £829 | £1,196 | £1,093 |
| 2026 | £891 | £1,107 | £1,251 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 3EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Third Floor Flat F, 96 - 98, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat C, 96 - 98, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £617,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | First And Second Floor Flat, 59A, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £469,900 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 3A, Fashion Apartments, 55, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, Fashion Apartments, 55, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the NW5 3EJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | College Francais Bilingue De Londres | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. | |
College Francais Bilingue De Londres ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Sept 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2024. | |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rhyl Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2024. | |
Rhyl Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NW5 3EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | JSD Local | Grafton Road, Camden, NW5 3EN | Walking directions to JSD Local |
| 0.2 mi | Prince of Wales Supermarket | 19 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LH | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Harmood Street, Camden, NW5 3LT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Green Organic | Kentish Town Road, Camden, NW5 2ND | Walking directions to Green Organic |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW5 3EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Tamsin Williams
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph William Ball
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Meric Apak
Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 3EJ records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around NW5 3EJ in Kentish Town South is £590,000 (about £887 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 3EJ, including College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Outstanding), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Rhyl Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NW5 3EJ is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 220 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW5 3EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 3EJ 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).