NW5 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Chetwynd Road, 0.7km from Oak, Gospel in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW5 1BH is 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00004485 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHETWYND ROAD, NW5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHETWYND ROAD, NW5 1BH.
267
39
£ 70,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in NW5 1BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1BH. The average age is 39.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1BH is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parliament Hill School
William Ellis School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Acland Burghley School
Gospel Oak Primary School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Brookfield Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Caps and Taps0.5 km
- Fam Market0.5 km
- Jonathan Norris Ltd0.5 km
- Love Chocolate0.2 km
- Maximum Fitness0.6 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.5 km
- Moonlight Cafe0.6 km
- Delichios Cafe0.8 km
- LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.5 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bull and Gate0.8 km
- Sir Robert Peel1.0 km
- The Gipsy Queen0.9 km
- Los Gordos0.9 km
- The Assembly House0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- BARBERS BAZAAR 20.7 km
- HawkersAsia/BiryaniClub/BeleafVegan/MadrasCafe0.7 km
- KOFTA0.7 km
- LA Foods Market1.0 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- T/A Londis0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.5 km
- The Southampton Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gospel Oak0.4 km
- Kentish Town Station0.8 km
- Kentish Town West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gospel Oak Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51BH · Data under Open Government Licence