Postcode NW5 4QX 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 72.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.6% 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 196 ft away from NW5 4QX.
Kentish Town West near NW5 4QX 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 0.3 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 | 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 | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.5 mi | Inkerman Garden | Small | Walking directions to Inkerman Garden |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £722,500 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 | 55 | £673,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,275,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,905,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gospel Oak
In the NW5 4QX 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 4QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hampstead Food & News | Roderick Road, Camden, NW3 2HN | Walking directions to Hampstead Food & News |
| 0.1 mi | Crystal Minimarket | Camden, NW3 2HU | Walking directions to Crystal Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Camden, NW3 2QR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | franks | Queen's Crescent, Camden, NW5 4EG | Walking directions to franks |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.