NW5 1BR is a mixed residential area on College Yard, 0.5km from Kentish Town in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kentish Town North ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW5 1BR offers 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00004584 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE YARD, NW5 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE YARD, NW5 1BR.
469
35
£ 70,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NW5 1BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1BR. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,477,300
1 sales · Mean £ 1,477,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1BR is moderate at 74 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
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Acland Burghley School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Parliament Hill School
Gospel Oak Primary School
William Ellis School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Doppio Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- Earth Natural Foods0.7 km
- Gulati Food and Wine0.9 km
- Kentish Town Supermarket0.9 km
- Phoenicia Meditterranean Food0.7 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Zambrero0.7 km
- Benugo0.1 km
- Gospel Oak Cafe0.8 km
- NEVER FOR EVER0.1 km
- Ramo Ramen1.0 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Zapp0.7 km
- BURGERING LTD0.8 km
- CALIENDO'S GELATO0.7 km
- YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR0.7 km
- Chalk Farm Grill1.0 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Pineapple Public House0.3 km
- Los Gordos0.8 km
- The Bull And Last Pub0.7 km
- Bull and Gate0.4 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Grafton0.8 km
- Charlies Guest House0.9 km
- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.3 km
- The Southampton Arms0.3 km
- THE TAPPING KITCHEN1.0 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- T/A Londis0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kentish Town Station0.5 km
- Gospel Oak0.5 km
- Kentish Town West0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kentish Town Rail Station0.4 km
- Kentish Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Kentish Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Kentish Town Underground Station0.5 km
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51BR · Data under Open Government Licence