Postcode NW5 4AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Gospel Oak ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Kentish Town West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a low crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.1% 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 of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 93 ft away from NW5 4AJ.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.4 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £6,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 63 | £615,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £2,175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gospel Oak
In the NW5 4AJ postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mansfield News Food & Wine | Gordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JD | Walking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | franks | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to franks |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.