Bartholomew Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2AR is located in the Kentish Town South 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 Bartholomew Road, London, NW5 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2AP, NW5 2AS, NW5 2AL, NW5 2AN, NW5 2EG, NW5 2LD, NW5 2AU, NW5 2AT, NW5 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 2AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45% | 49.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 61.2% | 48.8% | -12.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 34.1% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 51.5% | 61.7% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 27.1% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2AR this area, 5.1% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 70.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 85.9% | 79.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 74.6% | 70.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 10% | 17.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 70.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 16.6% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 4.9% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bartholomew Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 91 Bartholomew Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2025-10-17 | £955,894 |
| 103A Bartholomew Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2025-03-18 | £1,009,009 |
| 107A Bartholomew Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-02-28 | £578,710 |
| First Floor Flat 101 Bartholomew Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-07 | £384,299 |
| 97 Bartholomew Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2024-05-29 | £1,830,133 |
NW5 2AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 980 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,372 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 , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 1,043 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambrero | 198 Kentish Town Road | 459 yd | |
| Temptation Coffee Bar | 7 Murray Street | 470 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Organic | 212-216 Kentish Town Road | 475 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 481 yd | |
| The Bangalore Brasserie | 1 Brecknock Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 323 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 420 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 445 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 490 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIPPER CATERING -SEVEN HEAVEN | 57A Bartholomew road | 171 yd | |
| STICKY FINGERS | 57A, Bartholomew Road | 171 yd | |
| DINNER LADIES LTD | London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square | 436 yd | |
| CALIENDO'S GELATO | 182 Kentish Town Road | 458 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 194 Kentish Town Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 457 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 531 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 109 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 131 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 353 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 606 yd | |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 870 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 884 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 947 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.