Fortess Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1AD is located in the Kentish Town North 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 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HG, NW5 1BF, NW5 1AE, NW5 1UE, NW5 2HH, NW5 2PA, NW5 2HB, NW5 1NT, NW5 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 1AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.8% | 52.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 NW5 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78% 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 | 69.5% | 78% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 13.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 59.8% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around NW5 1AD this area, 7.5% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 66.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 69.1% | 67.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 60.6% | 56.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 18.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.7% | 56.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 23.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 6.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortess Road was 469.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 344.7% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fortess Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 80th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 59 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-01-27 | £381,472 |
| 31B Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-08-05 | £415,707 |
| Flat 6 45 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-02 | £384,077 |
| 1 35 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-08 | £624,455 |
| Flat 1 55 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-04-05 | £599,378 |
NW5 1AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
NW5 1AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 1AD 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 | 206 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Other | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 966 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 | 2,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,669 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 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 734 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 1,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Palestina | 53 Fortess Road | 59 yd | |
| MAMMA GWENS LTD | 67 Fortess Road | 101 yd | |
| Patron | 26 Fortess Road | 120 yd | |
| Baan Thai | 18 Fortess Road | 147 yd | |
| The Queen of Sheba | 12 Fortess Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 134 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 286 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 328 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 355 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 144 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 144 yd | |
| TABAC BAR LTD | 16 Fortess Road | 150 yd | |
| Kentish Delight | 381 Kentish Town Road | 256 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 157 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 309 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 378 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 407 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 361 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 460 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 867 yd | |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 878 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.