Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CROFTDOWN ROAD, NW5 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTDOWN ROAD, NW5 1EH.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NW5 1EH 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NW5 1EH combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£887k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £887k. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.

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

NW5 1EH is a mixed residential area on Croftdown Road, 0.6km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For serious buyers, NW5 1EH is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £887k, down 7.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00004511 (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 1EH. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 660,000

13 sales · Mean £ 1,190,576

Terraced

£ 2,750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,750,000

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

Crime around NW5 1EH is moderate at 59 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 behaviour79
Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting52
Vehicle crime49
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 pupils0.2 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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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.6 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.6 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • London News0.8 km
  • N K Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Mansfield Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tea Party0.8 km
  • Queens Internet Cafe1.0 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • MONO Greek House1.0 km
  • The House0.8 km
  • Unity Kitchen Greenwood0.8 km
  • LITTLE BEAR CAFE0.7 km
  • The Spice0.7 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Giggly Pig0.1 km
  • Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.7 km
  • Fortune Express0.6 km
  • TABAC BAR LTD0.9 km
  • BARBERS BAZAAR 21.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • T/A Londis0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Bull And Last Pub0.1 km
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.7 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.3 km
  • Siorai0.8 km
  • Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.7 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.5 km
  • Kentish Town Station1.1 km
  • Hampstead Heath1.3 km