Postcode Analysis Camden, London

BOSCASTLE ROAD, NW5 1EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSCASTLE ROAD, NW5 1EE.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

44

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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 1EE 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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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NW5 1EE's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £3.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £3.1M.

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

NW5 1EE 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 1EE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £3.1M, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00004514 (shared with 11 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 1EE. 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

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 2,889,000

4 sales · Mean £ 3,028,875

Terraced

£ 2,787,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,787,500

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

Crime around NW5 1EE is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour82
Vehicle crime60
Shoplifting52
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.2 km
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.2 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.3 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.5 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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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.7 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Workman's Cafe0.8 km
  • AS GREEK AS IT GETS1.0 km
  • Babuji1.0 km
  • Spring Studios1.0 km
  • Unity Kitchen Greenwood0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • T/A Londis0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • WENZELS THE BAKERS1.0 km
  • Kalendar0.4 km
  • Leverton Stores0.8 km
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACOS0.8 km
  • Express food and wine0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Thai Kitchen1.0 km
  • TARO RESTAURANT0.9 km
  • Lolas Bar0.4 km
  • TABAC BAR LTD0.8 km
  • Indulgence Desserts Group Ltd1.0 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Pineapple Public House0.8 km
  • Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.2 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.4 km
  • The Old Oak0.5 km
  • The Star0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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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 Station1.0 km
  • Upper Holloway1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gospel Oak Rail Station0.5 km