Postcode Analysis Camden, London

COLLEGE LANE, NW5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE LANE, NW5 1BP.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1BP 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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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NW5 1BP has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NW5 1BP is a mixed residential area on College Lane, 0.7km 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 1BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00004490 (shared with 8 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 1BP. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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

Crime around NW5 1BP is moderate at 66 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 behaviour181
Violence and sexual offences119
Vehicle crime59
Other theft49
Shoplifting48

school Local Schools

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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.3 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.4 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.4 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.4 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.5 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good182 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Zapp0.9 km
  • Indulgence Desserts Group Ltd0.7 km
  • INVICTUS RESTAURANTS LIMITED0.7 km
  • SATAY STREET0.7 km
  • Lolas Bar0.6 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Caps and Taps0.5 km
  • Fam Market0.5 km
  • Jonathan Norris Ltd0.5 km
  • Love Chocolate0.2 km
  • Maximum Fitness0.5 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE0.5 km
  • Moonlight Cafe0.5 km
  • Mother at the Mosaic0.9 km
  • Ravels Bistro1.0 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Gatehouse0.6 km
  • The Pineapple Public House0.6 km
  • Tufnell Park Tavern0.9 km
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.5 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.4 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.4 km
  • Kentish Town Station0.8 km
  • Kentish Town West1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gospel Oak Rail Station0.4 km