Postcode NW5 4BJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.3 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from NW5 4BJ.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4BJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £722,500 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 | 55 | £673,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,905,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gospel Oak
In the NW5 4BJ 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 4BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | franks | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to franks |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Mansfield News Food & Wine | Gordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JD | Walking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Highgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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.