Postcode Analysis Camden, London

FORTESS ROAD, NW5 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTESS ROAD, NW5 1AA.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. NW5 1AA combines 69% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW5 1AA is a mixed residential area on Fortess Road, 0.3km from Kentish Town in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kentish Town North ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.7M.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00004593 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1AA. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.5%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,740,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,740,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NW5 1AA is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour255
Violence and sexual offences228
Shoplifting190
Other theft72
Public order66

school Local Schools

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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.3 km
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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils0.3 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.6 km
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Torriano Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.6 km
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Rhyl Community Primary School

Good452 pupils0.8 km
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Beacon High

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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The Camden School for Girls

Good1069 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Doppio Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • Earth Natural Foods0.5 km
  • Gulati Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Kentish Town Supermarket0.7 km
  • Phoenicia Meditterranean Food0.5 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Zambrero0.5 km
  • Guanabana Café1.0 km
  • AS GREEK AS IT GETS0.2 km
  • Babuji0.2 km
  • COFFEE WAY BISTRO0.9 km
  • + 88 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Zapp0.6 km
  • CHICKEN KITCHEN0.9 km
  • Panadera Bakery1.0 km
  • Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.2 km
  • TARO RESTAURANT0.3 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Charlies Guest House0.8 km
  • The Grafton0.6 km
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.3 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.5 km
  • THE TAPPING KITCHEN0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Oxford0.3 km
  • The Assembly House0.2 km
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.9 km
  • Los Gordos0.9 km
  • Bull and Gate0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • T/A Londis0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kentish Town Station0.2 km
  • Kentish Town West0.7 km
  • Gospel Oak0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kentish Town Rail Station0.2 km
  • Kentish Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kentish Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Kentish Town Underground Station0.2 km