Castle Road is in London and in Camden district. NW1 8PP is located in the Kentish Town South 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 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 8PG, NW1 8PH, NW1 8PS, NW1 8PR, NW1 8PT, NW1 8PL, NW1 8PD, NW1 8PU, NW1 8SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 8PP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 57.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 44.2% | 42.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 8PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 57.8% | 57.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 29.6% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 56.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 70.1% | 69% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 62.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 62.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 61.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.1% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 3.4% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 341.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.2% higher than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 121st highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Castle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-06-07 | £612,193 |
| Flat D 4 Castle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2020-06-19 | £380,260 |
| 22 Castle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £737,000 | 2014-09-08 | £820,560 |
| Flat D 4 Castle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-03-21 | £398,333 |
| 28 Castle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2013-07-23 | £531,863 |
NW1 8PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8PP 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 609 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 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,767 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 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 257 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 | 257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 863 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramo Ramen | 157 Kentish Town Road | 69 yd | |
| Mario's Cafe | 6 Kelly Street | 73 yd | |
| Pedro's Cafe | 165 Kentish Town Road | 82 yd | |
| Pizza and Chicken Zone/ Malics Peri Peri | 171 Kentish Town Road | 95 yd | |
| Kent Cafe | 137-139 Kentish Town Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 139 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 260 yd | |
| Tapping the Admiral | Tavern In The Town Public House, 77 Castle Road | 268 yd | |
| 3 Locks Brewery | Arch 14 & 15, Water Lane | 393 yd | |
| The Old Eagle Public House | 251 Royal College Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Pollos | 159a Kentish Town Road | 73 yd | |
| AARROWMEAD | 171 Kentish Town Road | 95 yd | |
| Pang's Fish and Chips Chinese Takeaway | 133-135A Kentish Town Road | 106 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | The Abbey Tavern Pub Kentish Town, 124 Kentish Town Road | 112 yd | |
| CALIFORNIA PIZZA/NEW MILANO PIZZA AND GOURMET BURGER | 128 Kentish Town Road | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 187 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 300 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 523 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 602 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 338 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 342 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 430 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 614 yd | |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 855 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.