Mortimer Terrace is in London and in Camden district. NW5 1LH 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 Mortimer Terrace, London, NW5 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 1LG, NW5 1LE, NW5 1LN, NW5 1LJ, NW5 1NJ, NW5 1PX, NW5 1LL, NW5 1BL, NW5 1TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 1LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 61.5% | 55% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 28% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 33.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 10% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 54.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.5% | 56.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 65.2% | 68% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 67.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 23.3% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 2.4% | -23.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortimer Terrace was 217.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.7% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mortimer Terrace has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 195th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15B Mortimer Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-09-06 | £715,399 |
| 13C Mortimer Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,500 | 2023-08-09 | £474,963 |
| 14A Mortimer Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2007-02-12 | £648,023 |
NW5 1LH 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 1LH 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,995 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 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,309 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 | 2,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,727 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,104 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 | 2,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,519 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 | 541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Courthope Education Centre All Hallows Church Hall , 53 Courthope Road NW3 2LE | - not rated | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 821 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossella | 103 Highgate Road | 134 yd | |
| Benugo | Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 278 yd | |
| Smart Odds LTD | Offices And Premises At Suite 540, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 279 yd | |
| NEVER FOR EVER | Restaurant And Premises At Suite 502, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road | 279 yd | |
| LIME BISTRO CAFE | 56 Chetwynd Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 225 yd | |
| The Old Oak | 1 Mansfield Road | 339 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 404 yd | |
| The Bull And Last Pub | 168 Highgate Road | 405 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE MAN'S HOUSE LTD | Unit 10, The Mews, Gordon House Road | 64 yd | |
| Giggly Pig | Parliament Hill Fields, Highgate Road | 478 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 519 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 519 yd | |
| PARADISE AT HOME | UNIT 1, Regis Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 114 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 134 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 586 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23-25 Swain's Lane | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Parliament Hill Lido GORDON HOUSE ROAD | swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 379 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Parliament Hill Fields PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS HIGHGATE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| William Ellis School HIGHGATE ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 538 yd |
| La Sainte Union Catholic School HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 647 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.