Postcode NW5 9WS is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region , and forms part of the Kentish Town West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.5 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 Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Lismore Circus Open Space.
Kentish Town West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Kentish Town West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.6% 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 of residents in Kentish Town West is £52,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from NW5 9WS.
Kentish Town West near NW5 9WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £643,500 in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,784 up to £2,360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,360,000 |
| Flats | 67 | £595,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,212,500 |
10 years price trend in Kentish Town South
In the NW5 9WS postcode area, located within Kentish Town West, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.