NW5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Burghley Road, 0.5km from Tufnell Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kentish Town North ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
Within the NW5 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £740k.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00004579 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURGHLEY ROAD, NW5 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURGHLEY ROAD, NW5 1AL.
236
38
£ 70,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NW5 1AL — age 38, 46% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1AL. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 740,000
2 sales · Mean £ 740,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1AL is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Acland Burghley School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Yerbury Primary School
Tufnell Park Primary School
Parliament Hill School
Beacon High
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Express food and wine0.6 km
- Kentish Town City Farm0.9 km
- NISA LOCAL0.7 km
- Tea Party0.3 km
- Caps and Taps0.1 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Rossella0.5 km
- Costa0.0 km
- ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.1 km
- Moonlight Cafe0.1 km
- Bistro North Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bull and Gate0.7 km
- Mother Red Cap Public House1.0 km
- Tufnell Park Tavern0.4 km
- Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.1 km
- The Lion and Unicorn1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- BARBERS BAZAAR 20.8 km
- HawkersAsia/BiryaniClub/BeleafVegan/MadrasCafe0.8 km
- KOFTA0.8 km
- KOSSOFFS0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food group0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Charlies Guest House0.6 km
- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.2 km
- The Southampton Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kentish Town Station0.7 km
- Gospel Oak0.8 km
- Upper Holloway1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.0 km
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.0 km
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51AL · Data under Open Government Licence