Piano Yard is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1BF 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 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Piano Yard, London, NW5 1BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1NT, NW5 1NS, NW5 1AD, NW5 2HB, NW5 1UD, NW5 2HG, NW5 1AS, NW5 1UE, NW5 1NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 1BF, 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 1BF, 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 1BF 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 Piano Yard was 324.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.5% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Piano Yard has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 129th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Piano Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-09-15 | £737,388 |
| 7 Piano Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-11-23 | £856,098 |
| 2 Piano Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2020-07-17 | £673,692 |
| 4 Piano Yard, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2020-03-26 | £1,260,695 |
| 9 Piano Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2019-09-06 | £938,098 |
NW5 1BF 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 1BF 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 1BF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,590 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 | 2,595 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 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 793 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 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,636 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 | 2,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,406 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 | 591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 1,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patron | 26 Fortess Road | 93 yd | |
| Baan Thai | 18 Fortess Road | 116 yd | |
| Cafe Palestina | 53 Fortess Road | 124 yd | |
| The Queen of Sheba | 12 Fortess Road | 130 yd | |
| Carrots and Daikon | 10 Highgate Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 152 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 283 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 291 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 345 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TABAC BAR LTD | 16 Fortess Road | 117 yd | |
| Kentish Delight | 381 Kentish Town Road | 207 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 208 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 208 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 341 Kentish Town Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 106 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 359 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 372 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 374 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 362 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 517 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 872 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.