Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1BN.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, NW5 1BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £442,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW5 1BN is a mixed residential area on Highgate 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 1BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £442k.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00004490 (shared with 8 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 1BN. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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

Flat

£ 442,500

3 sales · Mean £ 414,499

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

Crime around NW5 1BN is moderate at 71 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 behaviour183
Violence and sexual offences131
Vehicle crime62
Other theft51
Shoplifting48

school Local Schools

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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.4 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.4 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.5 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.5 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.6 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Zapp0.9 km
  • Giggly Pig0.4 km
  • Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.5 km
  • Fortune Express0.5 km
  • YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR1.0 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Caps and Taps0.4 km
  • Fam Market0.5 km
  • Jonathan Norris Ltd0.5 km
  • Love Chocolate0.2 km
  • Maximum Fitness0.5 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.4 km
  • Moonlight Cafe0.5 km
  • LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.5 km
  • The Spice0.5 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Assembly House0.7 km
  • Tufnell Park Tavern0.8 km
  • Los Gordos0.9 km
  • Bull and Gate0.7 km
  • Sir Robert Peel1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
  • T/A Londis0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.4 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.4 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.8 km
  • Kentish Town West1.1 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