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 high crime levels, with around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 Belsize Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Kentish Town West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 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.
The nearest station is Belsize Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Gospel Oak | Overground | Walking directions to Gospel Oak |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Hampstead Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Hampstead Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Hampstead Green | Small | Walking directions to Hampstead Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £850,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) in Gospel Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,475,000 | £1,400 |
| Terraced | 17 | £1,732,500 | £1,185 |
| Flats | 50 | £707,500 | £899 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 52, Dunboyne Road, London, NW3 2YY | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 45, Dunboyne Road, London, NW3 2YY | Flats | Leasehold | £916,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 63, Dunboyne Road, London, NW3 2YY | Flats | Leasehold | £860,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 64, Dunboyne Road, London, NW3 2YY | Flats | Leasehold | £740,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 47, Dunboyne Road, London, NW3 2YY | Flats | Leasehold | £760,000 |
In the NW5 4JU postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hampstead Food & News | Roderick Road, Camden, NW3 2HN | Walking directions to Hampstead Food & News |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Camden, NW3 2QR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Hope Food & Wine | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Hope Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Fleet Food & Wine | Cressy Road, Camden, NW3 2NA | Walking directions to Fleet Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mansfield Supermarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Mansfield Supermarket |
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 4JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Larraine Revah
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Marcus James Boyland
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard John Atkins
Gospel Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Tulip Siddiq
Hampstead and Highgate - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 4JU records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4JU in Kentish Town West is £850,000 (about £1,011 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 4JU, including Fleet Primary School (Good), La Petite Ecole Bilingue and Heath School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 4JU is Belsize Park in TfL zone 2, about 483 m away, serving the Northern line.
NW5 4JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hampstead and Highgate covering NW5 4JU 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).