Kentish Town Road is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8NL is located in the Camden Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8NJ, NW1 8NP, NW1 8NS, NW1 9LP, NW1 8QR, NW1 8TT, NW1 9NX, NW1 7BU, NW1 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NW1 8NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 48.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 56.8% | 51.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NW1 8NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 74% | 78.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 40.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 52.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 30% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NW1 8NL this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 59.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 1.5% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 69.8% | 54.3% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 42.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 18% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 19.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.1% | 42.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 7% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 21.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentish Town Road was 2555.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 328.4% higher than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kentish Town Road has the highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 8th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 717.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor And Basement Devonshire Arms, 33 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,620,000 | 2024-06-03 | £1,586,803 |
| 33 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-03 | £176,311 |
| 25 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2018-04-13 | £2,451,282 |
| 31 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,340,000 | 2017-03-31 | £2,342,450 |
| 31 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,600,000 | 2014-10-14 | £11,123,600 |
NW1 8NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Princess Road , NW1 8JL | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Pratt Street , Camden NW1 0DP | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Preparatory 1 Gloucester Avenue , NW1 7AB | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey - Paramount | 17-29 Hawley Crescent | 87 yd | |
| Poppies Fish and Chips | 30 Hawley Crescent | 93 yd | |
| NYCE | Unit 2-22 1st Floor, Camden (Buck Street) Market, 192-198 Camden High Street | 111 yd | |
| YUSHA HALAL FOOD | Camden (Buck Street) Market, 192-198 Camden High Street | 111 yd | |
| TASTE OF VENEZUELA UK | Unit 3 23, Camden (Buck Street) Market, 192-198 Camden High Street | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephants Head | 224 Camden High Street | 92 yd | |
| Bucks Head | 202 Camden High Street | 94 yd | |
| Oxford Arms | 265 Camden High Street | 121 yd | |
| The Electric Ballroom | 184 Camden High Street | 146 yd | |
| 3 Locks Brewery | Arch 14 & 15, Water Lane | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildflower Restaurant | Unit 2.16 - 2.17, Buck Street Market | 33 yd | |
| KATA 33 | 12 HAWLEY CRESCENT | 37 yd | |
| Pizza Warehouse | 226 Camden High Street | 106 yd | |
| BUBBLE TEA BY JOLIE | Kiosk 2 14, Camden (Buck Street) Market, 192-198 Camden High Street | 111 yd | |
| BUNCO | Unit 2.10 First Floor Camden (Buck Street) Market, 192-198 Camden High Street | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 64-68 Camden High Street | 145 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 156 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Shop And Premises At Ground Floor, 163-165 Camden High Street | 317 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 143-151 Camden High Street | 371 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 72-74 Parkway | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 272 yd |
| Mornington Sports & Fitness Centre (Closed) 142-150 142-150 Arlington Road | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Camden) ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| Cecil Sharp House CECIL SHARP HOUSE CECIL SHARP HOUSE REGENTS PARK ROAD | 604 yd | |
| North Bridge House Prep School (Closed) Gloucester Avenue | 605 yd | |
| St Pancras Community Association PLENDER STREET | tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.