Area Information for London, NW5 2RF

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Kentish Town South ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This page combines information for the address London, NW5 2RF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NW5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in September 2000. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Camden
Ward Kentish Town South
Constituency Holborn and St Pancras * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Kentish Town South), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, NW5 2RF.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, NW5 2RF is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 106
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 115
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 72% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 4
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 82
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 29
Two People 25
Three People 22
Four People 19
Five People 17
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 119

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 71
Other Household 19
Total 118

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 28
Deprived In One Dimension 42
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 117

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Kentish Town South ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 145
Female 199
Total 344

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 20
10-14 28
15-19 37
20-24 45
25-29 28
30-34 21
35-39 25
40-44 26
45-49 15
50-54 21
55-59 14
60-64 8
65-69 12
70-74 11
75-79 5
80-84 3
85+ 2
Total 340

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NW5 2RF does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 165
Married 66
Separated 4
Divorced 26
Widowed 9
Total 270

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 180
Good 97
Fair 45
Bad 17
Very Bad 4
Total 343

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 92
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 38
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 48
Other 9
Total 268

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 43% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 146
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 7
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 60
Chinese 6
Other Asian 11
Black African 34
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Arab 10
Other 36
Total 344

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 194
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 38
Middle East and Asia 51
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 343

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 194
10+ Years 99
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 341

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NW5 2RF.

Passport(s) Held
None 26
United Kingdom 256
Republic of Ireland 12
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 4
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 81
Christian 116
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 4
Muslim 108
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 28
Total 342

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Kentish Town South ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 51
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 48
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 59
Retired 21
Looking After Home or Family 22
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 9
Total 268

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 12
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 122

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 40
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 37
Full-time Student 57
Total 270

London, NW5 2RF is within the Kentish Town South policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near NW5 2RF
Neighbourhood Team Address Kentish Town South
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to NW5 2RF. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NW5 2RF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest railway station is Kentish Town, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kentish Town 330 yards
Kentish Town West 0.6 miles
Camden Road 0.6 miles
Gospel Oak 0.8 miles
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 1 mile
Upper Holloway 1 mile
London St Pancras (Eurostar) 1.3 miles
Drayton Park 1.3 miles
Hampstead Heath 1.4 miles
London St Pancras International 1.4 miles
London Kings Cross 1.4 miles
Highbury & Islington 1.4 miles
London Euston 1.5 miles
Finsbury Park 1.6 miles
Crouch Hill 1.7 miles
Essex Road 1.8 miles
Canonbury 1.9 miles
South Hampstead 2 miles
Finchley Road & Frognal 2.1 miles
London Marylebone 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest Tube station is Kentish Town, approximately 430 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is Torriano Primary School, approximately 180 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is The Camden School for Girls, approximately 490 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Camden School for Girls 490 yards June 2022
    
Beacon High 600 yards November 2022
    
Acland Burghley School 0.6 miles March 2018
    
Haverstock School 0.9 miles July 2019
    
Parliament Hill School 0.9 miles May 2024
    
The Royal Veterinary College 0.9 miles  
William Ellis School 0.9 miles October 2024
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School 0.9 miles December 2024
New River College Secondary 1 mile November 2018
    
Regent High School 1.1 miles January 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is Caversham Group Practice, approximately 240 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is Brecknock Dental, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Brecknock Dental 340 yards
KT Dental 440 yards
A G Dentistry 460 yards
Dental Beauty Camden 600 yards
Aspire Dental Clinic 810 yards
Ivy House Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Michael Wieder's Dental Surgery 0.7 miles
Kentish Town Dental Centre 0.7 miles
MRS K SIVAGURUNATHAN 0.9 miles
N7 Dental Surgery 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is Camden Mews Day Hospital, approximately 720 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, NW5 2RF. The nearest is Nicholas K Taylor, approximately 480 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.