Postcode NW5 4JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 91.1 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 Belsize Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Kentish Town West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.1% 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 28 ft away from NW5 4JU.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £6,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,440,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £555,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £2,210,000 |
10 years price trend in Gospel Oak
In the NW5 4JU postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.