Postcode NW5 4LR is located in a major urban area, within the Haverstock ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Kentish Town West, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Kentish Town West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from NW5 4LR.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Chalk Farm | Northern | Walking directions to Chalk Farm |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Kentish Town | Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Kentish Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.4 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) in Haverstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,185 up to £5,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,525,000 | £1,868 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,214,000 | £1,075 |
| Flats | 56 | £577,500 | £817 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £605,000 | £2,995,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £3,899,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2018 | £535,000 | £2,760,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2019 | £587,500 | £3,050,000 | £1,211,250 |
| 2020 | £502,500 | £1,570,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2021 | £555,500 | £4,550,000 | £1,462,944 |
| 2022 | £605,000 | £4,150,000 | £1,692,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £4,000,000 | £1,412,500 |
| 2024 | £655,000 | £2,337,500 | £1,400,000 |
| 2025 | £567,500 | £5,000,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | — | £800,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £942 | £1,248 | £891 |
| 2017 | £917 | £1,425 | £1,171 |
| 2018 | £784 | £1,110 | £1,008 |
| 2019 | £863 | £1,613 | £879 |
| 2020 | £901 | £1,402 | £1,031 |
| 2021 | £851 | £1,361 | £1,028 |
| 2022 | £832 | £1,998 | £1,100 |
| 2023 | £908 | £1,791 | £1,065 |
| 2024 | £929 | £995 | £1,111 |
| 2025 | £842 | £1,559 | £1,106 |
| 2026 | £776 | — | £1,077 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 4LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | First And Second Floor Flat, 59A, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £469,900 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, Fashion Apartments, 55, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 3A, Fashion Apartments, 55, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Flat 30, Langridge, Rhyl Street, London, NW5 4LY | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 91, Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AU | Flats | Freehold | £800,000 |
In the NW5 4LR postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JSD Local | Grafton Road, Camden, NW5 3EN | Walking directions to JSD Local |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Harmood Street, Camden, NW5 3LT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Malden Food and Wine | Camden, NW5 3HR | Walking directions to Malden Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Marmara | Camden, NW5 3HT | Walking directions to Marmara |
| 0.2 mi | Prince of Wales Supermarket | 19 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LH | Walking directions to Prince of Wales 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 4LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kemi Atolagbe
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Nasrine Kahina Djemai
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Claire Filer
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW5 4LR records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4LR in Kentish Town West is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW5 4LR, including Rhyl Community Primary School (Outstanding), College Francais Bilingue De Londres (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW5 4LR is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 197 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW5 4LR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 4LR is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kemi Atolagbe (Labour Party), Nasrine Kahina Djemai (Labour Party) and Rebecca Claire Filer (Labour Party).