NW5 1BW is a mixed residential area on Wiblin Mews, 0.6km from Kentish Town in Camden. Administratively it sits within Kentish Town North ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
NW5 1BW is 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. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.6M, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00004577 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIBLIN MEWS, NW5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIBLIN MEWS, NW5 1BW.
347
39
£ 70,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NW5 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NW5 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW5 1BW. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,485,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,487,500
Terraced
£ 1,445,000
16 sales · Mean £ 1,325,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW5 1BW is moderate at 74 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
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Acland Burghley School
Parliament Hill School
William Ellis School
Gospel Oak Primary School
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Leverton Stores0.4 km
- SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACOS0.4 km
- M Simmonds0.8 km
- Meg's News0.8 km
- Budget Beers0.7 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Pineapple Public House0.4 km
- The Assembly House0.5 km
- The Bull And Last Pub0.5 km
- Rose and Crown1.0 km
- Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Benugo0.2 km
- Gospel Oak Cafe0.8 km
- NEVER FOR EVER0.2 km
- The Fields Beneath0.9 km
- Carrots and Daikon0.4 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Grafton1.0 km
- The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.3 km
- The Southampton Arms0.2 km
- Charlies Guest House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- CALIENDO'S GELATO0.9 km
- YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR0.8 km
- TABAC BAR LTD0.4 km
- Sanktus0.6 km
- Bone Daddies0.5 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl U.K. Gmbh1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gospel Oak0.5 km
- Kentish Town Station0.6 km
- Kentish Town West1.0 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
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Postcode Profile: NW51BW · Data under Open Government Licence