NW5 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Oakford Road, 0.5km from Tufnell Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kentish Town North ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NW5 1AJ offers 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00004575 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFORD ROAD, NW5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFORD ROAD, NW5 1AJ.
319
36
£ 70,600 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1AJ 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 1AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 36).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1AJ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,717,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,529,375
Flat
£ 510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 422,690
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1AJ is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Acland Burghley School
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Yerbury Primary School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Parliament Hill School
Tufnell Park Primary School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Earth Natural Foods0.9 km
- Phoenicia Meditterranean Food1.0 km
- ZIM Foods London Ltd1.0 km
- Express food and wine0.5 km
- Kentish Town City Farm0.8 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Zambrero0.9 km
- Rossella0.4 km
- Costa0.1 km
- ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.1 km
- Moonlight Cafe0.1 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Gatehouse1.0 km
- Tufnell Park Tavern0.5 km
- Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.1 km
- The Lion and Unicorn0.9 km
- The Wine Cellar0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Lolas Bar0.9 km
- CHILLI FLAMES0.9 km
- Bone Daddies0.7 km
- ASIAN NOODLE BAR0.7 km
- BUBIE BY BUBALA0.7 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.1 km
- The Southampton Arms0.4 km
- Charlies Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kentish Town Station0.6 km
- Gospel Oak0.8 km
- Upper Holloway1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Tufnell Park Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NW51AJ · Data under Open Government Licence