Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, NW5 1EJ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 70,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1EJ 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NW5 1EJ's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £589k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £589k. Property prices are trending up 46.3% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, NW5 1EJ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £589k, up 46.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00004516 (shared with 12 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 1EJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 604,000

5 sales · Mean £ 710,800

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

Crime around NW5 1EJ is moderate at 62 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 behaviour77
Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting52
Vehicle crime47
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.1 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.1 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.2 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.6 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.7 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • London News0.8 km
  • N K Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Mansfield Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tea Party0.8 km
  • Queens Internet Cafe0.9 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • The House0.9 km
  • Unity Kitchen Greenwood0.8 km
  • LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.7 km
  • The Spice0.7 km
  • Truffles Delicatessen0.4 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Giggly Pig0.1 km
  • Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.8 km
  • Fortune Express0.7 km
  • TABAC BAR LTD0.9 km
  • BARBERS BAZAAR 20.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • T/A Londis0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.0 km
  • The Pineapple Public House0.9 km
  • Gatehouse0.3 km
  • Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.4 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.8 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.4 km
  • Kentish Town Station1.1 km
  • Hampstead Heath1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gospel Oak Rail Station0.5 km