Islip Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2DJ 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 Islip Street, London, NW5 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2DU, NW5 2DX, NW5 2AB, NW5 2DT, NW5 2AA, NW5 2ED, NW5 2JS, NW5 2DS, NW5 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.9% | 55.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.2% 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 | 60.1% | 70.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 32.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 59.7% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 23.1% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 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.
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 15.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 53.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 80.3% | 68.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 78.5% | 70.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 70.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.1% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 4.9% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islip Street was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Islip Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 274th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 188.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 8 37 - 39 Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-03 | £218,509 |
| 7B Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,800 | 2022-09-29 | £331,909 |
| 35B Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2021-06-25 | £721,743 |
| 29C Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2018-03-15 | £401,346 |
| 23A Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £643,000 | 2014-07-28 | £631,093 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2DJ 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,310 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,076 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 | 362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 433 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Renoir | 244 Kentish Town Road | 97 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 102 yd | |
| Kami Restaurant | 260 Kentish Town Road | 107 yd | |
| Wahaca | 276 Kentish Town Road | 124 yd | |
| SUPREME DONER KEBAB | 315 Kentish Town Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 91 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 139 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 162 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 180 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 293-295 Kentish Town Road | 132 yd | |
| Greggs | 311 Kentish Town Road | 135 yd | |
| Supreme Doner Kebab | 315 Kentish Town Road | 136 yd | |
| E. Mono | 285-287 Kentish Town Road | 145 yd | |
| CHEWCHOOSE LIMITED | FOODSTARS Kentish Town JML, 9-11 Regis Road | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 145 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 169 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 253 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 373 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 302 yd | |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 522 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 546 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 786 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 839 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.