Area Analysis Camden, London

NW5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW5 postcode area.

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Population

31,053

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,414 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, NW5 is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 59.8% year-on-year.

home £356,175 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW5 is a postcode district in Camden, London, covering 820 active and 597 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NW5 (51%) is characterised by an established professional area with long-settled European residents, alongside a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households (16%). Overall, NW5 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in NW5 are around £356k, down 59.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NW5 at 330 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NW5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2465
Anti-social behaviour2322
Other theft779
Vehicle crime761
Shoplifting697

school Local Schools

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Rhyl Community Primary School

Good452 pupils
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Torriano Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils
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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils
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St Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Good150 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Crate to plate
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • 312 Natural
  • AJA & NOVA ORGANIC
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Grafton
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town
  • The Southampton Arms
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Delichios Cafe
  • Delicious
  • East West
  • ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE
  • ET HOUSE TURKISH RESTURANT
  • + 75 more
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Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • FAN Kitchen
  • Foodstars
  • Matteo’s Cucina Italiana
  • PANGOLIN PIZZA + PASTA
  • REEF Kitchens LTD
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar
  • Bull and Gate
  • Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms
  • Los Gordos
  • Rose and Crown
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd
  • Iceland
  • Lidl U.K. Gmbh
  • Sainsburys
  • Sainsburys Supermarket
  • + 2 more