Postcode Analysis Camden, London

SPENCER RISE, NW5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER RISE, NW5 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW5 1AR combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.4M. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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

NW5 1AR is a mixed residential area on Spencer Rise, 0.7km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00004484 (shared with 11 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 1AR. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,287,500

10 sales · Mean £ 1,315,474

Detached

£ 1,315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,315,000

Flat

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,325,000

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

Crime around NW5 1AR is moderate at 60 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 behaviour301
Violence and sexual offences180
Vehicle crime64
Theft from the person51
Burglary43

school Local Schools

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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.2 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.6 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.6 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.7 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km
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Yerbury Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Crudough Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Sitara1.0 km
  • Workman's Cafe0.6 km
  • LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.3 km
  • The Spice0.3 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • T/A Londis0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Planet Kebab0.9 km
  • Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.3 km
  • Fortune Express0.2 km
  • Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • TARO RESTAURANT0.9 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • N K Convenience Store0.4 km
  • WENZELS THE BAKERS0.9 km
  • Goods Grocery0.4 km
  • Dowe Dynamics Gym1.0 km
  • Narsi Local0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Charlies Guest House0.8 km
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.4 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Oxford1.0 km
  • Mother Red Cap Public House0.9 km
  • Tufnell Park Tavern0.6 km
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.3 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.7 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.9 km
  • Upper Holloway1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.3 km