Rochester Road is in London and in Camden district. NW1 9JL 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 Rochester Road, London, NW1 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 9QP, NW1 9PY, NW1 9QR, NW1 9JJ, NW1 9JX, NW1 8PR, NW1 9JN, NW1 8PD, NW1 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 9JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 54.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 62.3% | 64% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 24% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 54.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 63.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 64.6% | 56.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 18% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 56.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 23.7% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 6.1% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Road was 201.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 211th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Rochester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2016-07-29 | £1,567,796 |
| 51 Rochester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2013-12-06 | £1,395,123 |
| Third Floor Flat 47 Rochester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2012-11-29 | £762,966 |
| 54 Rochester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2010-11-05 | £1,381,412 |
| First Floor Flat 47 Rochester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,500 | 2009-02-27 | £494,350 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 9JL 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 | 124 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,175 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 | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 88 Camden Street , NW1 0JA | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,306 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 , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,621 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 | - not rated | 464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Learning Centre School 89 Parkway , NW1 7PP | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 85 yd | |
| New Milano Pizza & Gourmet Burgers/California Pizza | 124 Kentish Town Road | 86 yd | |
| Kent Cafe | 137-139 Kentish Town Road | 92 yd | |
| Anima e Cuore Geloto LTD | 127 Kentish Town Road | 110 yd | |
| Mario's Cafe | 6 Kelly Street | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 128 yd | |
| The Old Eagle Public House | 251 Royal College Street | 315 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 372 yd | |
| Slatterys Bar | 69 Camden Road | 398 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerk Valley Of London | The Abbey Tavern Pub Kentish Town, 124 Kentish Town Road | 86 yd | |
| Los Pollos | 159a Kentish Town Road | 93 yd | |
| CALIFORNIA PIZZA/NEW MILANO PIZZA AND GOURMET BURGER | 128 Kentish Town Road | 94 yd | |
| Crepes A La Carte | 112 Kentish Town Road | 98 yd | |
| Pang's Fish and Chips Chinese Takeaway | 133-135A Kentish Town Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 218 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 282 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 523 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-21 Camden Road | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 417 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 468 yd | |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 561 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 757 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Camden) 193-199 193-199 CAMDEN HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 807 yd | |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.