Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CHETWYND ROAD, NW5 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHETWYND ROAD, NW5 1BX.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1BX 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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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NW5 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.

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

NW5 1BX is a well-regarded residential area on Chetwynd Road, 0.7km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NW5 1BX 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00004485 (shared with 20 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 1BX. 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 / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 691,000

11 sales · Mean £ 701,954

Terraced

£ 1,795,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,738,916

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

Crime around NW5 1BX is moderate at 69 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 behaviour207
Violence and sexual offences157
Vehicle crime66
Shoplifting52
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.3 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.4 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.4 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.5 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.7 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Workman's Cafe0.8 km
  • AS GREEK AS IT GETS0.9 km
  • Babuji0.8 km
  • Spring Studios0.9 km
  • Unity Kitchen Greenwood0.6 km
  • + 76 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • T/A Londis0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • WENZELS THE BAKERS0.8 km
  • Theatre of Wine0.6 km
  • Eico Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Al- Habiib Food Centre1.0 km
  • BANOFUL & CO1.0 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charlies Guest House1.0 km
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.4 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Oxford0.9 km
  • The Assembly House0.8 km
  • The Pineapple Public House0.6 km
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.3 km
  • Bull and Gate0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Thai Kitchen0.8 km
  • TARO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Koshari Street0.8 km
  • Reef/Wendys0.8 km
  • Giggly Pig0.4 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.5 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.9 km
  • Upper Holloway1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Tufnell Park Underground Station0.4 km