Fortess Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1AG 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 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HJ, NW5 1BD, NW5 1UR, NW5 1AE, NW5 2HH, NW5 1UT, NW5 2JA, NW5 1UP, NW5 1UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 1AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 64.5% | 58.3% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 29.7% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 52.5% | 57.9% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1AG this area, 7.2% 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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 66.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 80.4% | 68% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 72.1% | 58.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 58.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21.9% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 3.5% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortess Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fortess Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 158th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Cotton House, 93 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-27 | £406,495 |
| Flat 12 The Cotton House, 93 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £899,950 | 2022-08-26 | £800,848 |
| Flat 6 71 - 73 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-02-07 | £354,452 |
| The Junction Tavern, 101 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2018-06-18 | £101,522 |
| Flat 9 Cotton House, 93 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-09-29 | £531,293 |
NW5 1AG 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.
NW5 1AG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 97 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 830 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 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,750 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 426 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAMMA GWENS LTD | 67 Fortess Road | 42 yd | |
| Cafe Palestina | 53 Fortess Road | 85 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | 112 Fortess Road | 117 yd | |
| Authentique Epicerie and Bar | 114-116 Fortess Road | 122 yd | |
| HAKU KITCHIN | 118 Fortess Road | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 213 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 214 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 306 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 452 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 2 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 2 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 146 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 207 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 168 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 297 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 393 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 327 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 428 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 836 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 856 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 1.8% |
| Median download speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.