Postcode NW5 4PU 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. The average income per household in Kentish Town West is £64,690 per year. The nearest station is Gospel Oak located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 86.9% 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 115 ft away from NW5 4PU.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4PU 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 0.2 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 | Belsize Park | Northern | Walking directions to Belsize Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lismore Circus Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Lismore Circus Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.5 mi | Grove Terrace Squares | Small | Walking directions to Grove Terrace Squares |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £850,000 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 | 48 | £702,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £2,130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gospel Oak
In the NW5 4PU postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 4PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hope Food & Wine | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Hope Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Mansfield Supermarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Mansfield Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Hampstead Food & News | Roderick Road, Camden, NW3 2HN | Walking directions to Hampstead Food & News |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Camden, NW3 2QR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for NW5 4PU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.