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NW5 4BN

Cressfield Close

Gospel Oak

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Overview

Postcode NW5 4BN 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 low crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below 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 Gospel Oak, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kentish Town West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kentish Town West has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

Approximately 75.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from NW5 4BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town West near NW5 4BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 4BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Gospel Oak

Overground

Walking directions to Gospel Oak
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.4 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 4BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLismore Circus Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space
0.4 miTalacre Town GreenSmallWalking directions to Talacre Town Green
0.4 miGrove Terrace SquaresSmallWalking directions to Grove Terrace Squares

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
9,786.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.84(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.6(-64%)
Burglary
7.34(+34%)
Other theft
5.65(-51%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
53.68%
Bangladeshi
25
10.82%
Other White
20
8.66%
Irish
14
6.06%
Other Black
8
3.46%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
34.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
69.64%
Owns outright
13
11.61%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.04%
Other social rented
6
5.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.36%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Gospel Oak

Median price£848,375
Price per sq ft£1,013
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£646K – £1.4M

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £848,375 (about £1,013 per square foot) in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gospel Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,475,000£1,400
Terraced17£1,732,500£1,185
Flats45£705,000£916

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gospel Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gospel Oak.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£634,413£2,805,625£1,550,000
2017£641,000£3,245,000£1,557,500
2018£600,000£1,900,000£1,697,500
2019£602,500£1,600,000£1,588,000
2020£710,000£3,190,000£1,287,500
2021£610,000£2,285,000£1,625,000
2022£625,000£2,650,000£1,592,000
2023£552,910£2,200,000£1,900,000
2024£600,000£2,137,500
2025£700,000£4,275,000£1,900,000
2026£645,000£2,475,000£1,425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gospel Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gospel Oak.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,014£1,559£1,087
2017£1,004£1,218£974
2018£790£1,013£1,021
2019£910£1,149£983
2020£938£1,359£1,043
2021£861£911£1,033
2022£834£1,043£1,118
2023£904£1,015£1,100
2024£910£1,087
2025£990£1,232£1,176
2026£769£1,400£866
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gospel Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gospel Oak in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202671, Cressfield Close, London, NW5 4BNFlatsLeasehold£415,000
14 Aug 2025198, Grafton Road, London, NW5 4AXTerracedFreehold£1,450,000
15 Dec 202520, Woodyard Close, London, NW5 4BXTerracedFreehold£750,000
20 Jun 202516, Woodyard Close, London, NW5 4BXTerracedFreehold£790,000
28 Mar 2025289, Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BJFlatsLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the NW5 4BN postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 4BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLa Petite Ecole BilingueOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCollege Francais Bilingue De LondresOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGospel Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 4BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMansfield News Food & WineGordon House Road, Camden, NW3 2JDWalking directions to Mansfield News Food & Wine
0.2 miLondisHighgate Road, Camden, NW5 1TRWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miJSD LocalGrafton Road, Camden, NW5 3ENWalking directions to JSD Local
0.3 mifranksQueen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EGWalking directions to franks
0.3 miNisa LocalQueen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EGWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Larraine Revah

Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Marcus James Boyland

Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Richard John Atkins

Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Tulip Siddiq

Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHampstead and HighgateE14001265
WardGospel OakE05013658
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town WestE02000172
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 007AE01000889
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 4BN

Is NW5 4BN (Kentish Town West) safe?

The area around NW5 4BN records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4BN?

The median sale price around NW5 4BN in Kentish Town West is £848,375 (about £1,013 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 4BN?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 4BN, including La Petite Ecole Bilingue, College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good) and Gospel Oak Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 4BN?

The closest station to NW5 4BN is Gospel Oak in TfL zone 2, about 381 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around NW5 4BN?

NW5 4BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 4BN (Kentish Town West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW5 4BN is Tulip Siddiq (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Larraine Revah (Labour Party), Marcus James Boyland (Labour Party) and Richard John Atkins (Green Party).

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