Postcode Analysis Camden, London

COLLEGE LANE, NW5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE LANE, NW5 1BJ.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 39, NW5 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 118.5% year-on-year.

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

NW5 1BJ is a mixed residential area on College Lane, 0.7km from Kentish Town 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £824k, up 118.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00004577 (shared with 10 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 1BJ. 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

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 1,082,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,066,750

Flat

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

Crime around NW5 1BJ is moderate at 65 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 behaviour191
Violence and sexual offences172
Shoplifting68
Vehicle crime62
Theft from the person47

school Local Schools

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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.4 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.5 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.6 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.6 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils0.7 km
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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Leverton Stores0.4 km
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACOS0.5 km
  • M Simmonds0.8 km
  • Meg's News0.8 km
  • Budget Beers0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Pineapple Public House0.4 km
  • The Assembly House0.5 km
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.5 km
  • Rose and Crown1.0 km
  • Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Benugo0.1 km
  • Gospel Oak Cafe0.8 km
  • NEVER FOR EVER0.1 km
  • The Fields Beneath0.9 km
  • Carrots and Daikon0.4 km
  • + 80 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Grafton0.9 km
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.3 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.2 km
  • Charlies Guest House1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • CALIENDO'S GELATO0.9 km
  • YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR0.8 km
  • TABAC BAR LTD0.4 km
  • Sanktus0.6 km
  • Bone Daddies0.5 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl U.K. Gmbh0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.4 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.6 km
  • Kentish Town West1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gospel Oak Rail Station0.4 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.5 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.5 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.5 km