Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CROFTDOWN ROAD, NW5 1EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. NW5 1EL's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £1.9M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.9M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 173.8% year-on-year.

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

NW5 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Croftdown Road, 0.5km from Dartmouth Park in Camden. Administratively it sits within Highgate ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NW5, NW5 1EL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.9M, up 173.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NW5 1EL 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 1EL. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 2,820,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,820,000

Semi-Detached

£ 3,392,500

3 sales · Mean £ 3,097,500

Flat

£ 645,000

7 sales · Mean £ 720,357

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

NW5 1EL has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour73
Vehicle crime58
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Good909 pupils0.2 km
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Parliament Hill School

Good1213 pupils0.3 km
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Brookfield Primary School

Good405 pupils0.4 km
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William Ellis School

Requires Improvement891 pupils0.4 km
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Acland Burghley School

Good1168 pupils0.6 km
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Hargrave Park Primary School

Good384 pupils0.6 km
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Gospel Oak Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.8 km
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Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Kalendar0.3 km
  • Leverton Stores1.0 km
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACOS1.0 km
  • Kentish Town City Farm0.9 km
  • Goods Grocery0.5 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Little Garden Cafe0.8 km
  • Benugo0.7 km
  • Gospel Oak Cafe0.9 km
  • NEVER FOR EVER0.7 km
  • ACES PIZZA0.7 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Pineapple Public House1.0 km
  • Aces and Eights Saloon Bar0.7 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.3 km
  • Siorai0.7 km
  • St Johns Tavern0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food group1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • T/A Londis0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • CITRO0.3 km
  • COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Fongs Kitchen & SUSHI IN0.9 km
  • Gail's Bakery0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Junction Tavern Kentish Town0.8 km
  • The Southampton Arms0.5 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gospel Oak0.6 km
  • Kentish Town Station1.2 km
  • Upper Holloway1.3 km