Postcode Analysis Camden, London

NW5 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NW5 1DP.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NW5 1DP has a significant social housing presence — 96% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £415,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NW5 1DP is a mixed residential area located 0.8km 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 1DP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 96% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00004488 (shared with 4 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 1DP. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around NW5 1DP is moderate at 63 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 behaviour187
Violence and sexual offences135
Vehicle crime67
Shoplifting52
Other theft46

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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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.4 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.5 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 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

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Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Zapp0.9 km
  • Indulgence Desserts Group Ltd0.7 km
  • INVICTUS RESTAURANTS LIMITED0.7 km
  • SATAY STREET0.7 km
  • Lolas Bar0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Caps and Taps0.4 km
  • Fam Market0.4 km
  • Jonathan Norris Ltd0.4 km
  • Love Chocolate0.1 km
  • Maximum Fitness0.4 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.4 km
  • Moonlight Cafe0.4 km
  • Mother at the Mosaic0.9 km
  • Rossella0.2 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Gatehouse0.7 km
  • The Pineapple Public House0.5 km
  • Tufnell Park Tavern0.8 km
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.4 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charlies Guest House1.0 km
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.4 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.4 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.7 km
  • Kentish Town West1.1 km

Bus Stops

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