NW5 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Chetwynd Villas, 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 1BT 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.8M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00004485 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHETWYND VILLAS, NW5 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHETWYND VILLAS, NW5 1BT.
267
39
£ 70,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NW5 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1BT. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,835,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,835,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1BT is moderate at 51 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
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
William Ellis School
Acland Burghley School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Gospel Oak Primary School
Brookfield Primary School
Hargrave Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Caps and Taps0.5 km
- Fam Market0.5 km
- Jonathan Norris Ltd0.5 km
- Love Chocolate0.2 km
- Maximum Fitness0.5 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.5 km
- Moonlight Cafe0.5 km
- Delichios Cafe0.8 km
- LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.5 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bull and Gate0.8 km
- The Gipsy Queen0.9 km
- Los Gordos0.9 km
- The Assembly House0.8 km
- The Pineapple Public House0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- BARBERS BAZAAR 20.7 km
- HawkersAsia/BiryaniClub/BeleafVegan/MadrasCafe0.7 km
- KOFTA0.7 km
- LA Foods Market1.0 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 59 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 Station0.9 km
- Kentish Town West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gospel Oak Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51BT · Data under Open Government Licence