Chetwynd Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1DJ is located in the Highgate 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 Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1SR, NW5 1DE, NW5 1SS, NW5 1DG, NW5 1ST, NW5 1SW, NW5 1SP, NW5 1BX, NW5 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 1DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 41.4% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 44.9% | 10.7% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (89.5%) 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% | 62.5% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 27% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1DJ this area, 7.6% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 64.3% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.9% | 70.6% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 78.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 78.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 78.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 0.3% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chetwynd Road was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chetwynd Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 98th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop 56 Chetwynd Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2019-03-29 | £20,883 |
| Ground Floor Shop 56 Chetwynd Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2019-03-29 | £20,883 |
| First Floor Flat 56 Chetwynd Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2018-11-23 | £423,742 |
| 56 Chetwynd Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2018-07-02 | £33,970 |
| Ground Floor Shop 56 Chetwynd Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-03-23 | £305,285 |
NW5 1DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 1DJ 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 1DJ 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,908 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 | 3,154 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 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Pemberton Gardens , Upper Holloway N19 5RR | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,222 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 | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Courthope Education Centre All Hallows Church Hall , 53 Courthope Road NW3 2LE | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 1,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 5 yd | |
| Lure Fish Kitchen | 56 Chetwynd Road | 5 yd | |
| Truffles Delicatessen | 33 York Rise | 40 yd | |
| Continental Provisions Stores | 16-18 York Rise | 63 yd | |
| Bold cafe Restaurant | 20 York Rise | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 57 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 33 Dartmouth Park Hill | 275 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 399 yd | |
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 407 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 171 Fortess Road | 382 yd | |
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 417 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 429 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 431 yd | |
| Tufnell Fish & Kebab | 233 Brecknock Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 384 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 449 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 668 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 252 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 470 yd | |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 566 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.