NW5 1EG is a well-regarded residential area on Boscastle Road, 0.6km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For families considering a move, NW5 1EG represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00004514 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSCASTLE ROAD, NW5 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCASTLE ROAD, NW5 1EG.
259
44
£ 70,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1EG 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 1EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.6M, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £2.6M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1EG. The average age is 44.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 3,185,500
2 sales · Mean £ 3,185,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1EG is moderate at 56 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
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Parliament Hill School
William Ellis School
Brookfield Primary School
Acland Burghley School
Gospel Oak Primary School
Hargrave Park Primary School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Queens Internet Cafe1.0 km
- The Blue Shop1.0 km
- London News0.7 km
- Goods Grocery0.3 km
- Narsi Local0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Delichios Cafe1.0 km
- MONO Greek House0.9 km
- The House0.8 km
- ACES PIZZA0.6 km
- ALLGANIC & MOORE0.7 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- BARBERS BAZAAR 20.9 km
- HawkersAsia/BiryaniClub/BeleafVegan/MadrasCafe0.9 km
- KOFTA0.9 km
- NAPOLI GANG1.0 km
- TASTER0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.6 km
- The Wine Cellar0.4 km
- Siorai0.7 km
- St Johns Tavern0.9 km
- Gatehouse0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- T/A Londis0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.6 km
- The Southampton Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gospel Oak0.5 km
- Kentish Town Station1.1 km
- Upper Holloway1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51EG · Data under Open Government Licence