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.
NW5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NW5 postcode area.
31,053
39
£ 51,414 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Rhyl Community Primary School
Torriano Primary School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Parliament Hill School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Acland Burghley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Crate to plate
- Boots The Chemist Ltd
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- 312 Natural
- AJA & NOVA ORGANIC
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Grafton
- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town
- The Southampton Arms
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Delichios Cafe
- Delicious
- East West
- ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE
- ET HOUSE TURKISH RESTURANT
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- FAN Kitchen
- Foodstars
- Matteo’s Cucina Italiana
- PANGOLIN PIZZA + PASTA
- REEF Kitchens LTD
- + 75 more
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd
- Iceland
- Lidl U.K. Gmbh
- Sainsburys
- Sainsburys Supermarket
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: NW5 · Data under Open Government Licence