Gaisford Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2EA 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 Gaisford Street, London, NW5 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2AE, NW5 2LB, NW5 2JT, NW5 2AG, NW5 3DD, NW5 2NF, NW5 2JU, NW5 3DG, NW5 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.8% | 54.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 45.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 63.1% | 69.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 21.3% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 56.4% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 14.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 57.3% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 72.3% | 57.1% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 68.8% 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% | 68.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 6.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 67.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 21.6% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 1.4% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaisford Street was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.7% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gaisford Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 79th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Northumberland House Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-06 | £341,016 |
| Flat 4 Northumberland House Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-14 | £178,947 |
| Flat 11 Northumberland House Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2018-05-08 | £424,271 |
| Flat 24 Northumberland House Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-11-28 | £442,924 |
| Flat 15 Northumberland House Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2013-09-25 | £428,002 |
NW5 2EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2EA 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 2EA 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 670 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 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,440 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 | 3,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,068 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 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,833 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 | 250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 558 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 | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 607 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambrero | 198 Kentish Town Road | 25 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Limited | 227 Kentish Town Road | 45 yd | |
| THE CHINA | 243 Kentish Town Road | 71 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Organic | 212-216 Kentish Town Road | 82 yd | |
| The Bengal Lancer | 253-255 Kentish Town Road | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 171 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 179 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 182 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 255 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 194 Kentish Town Road | 9 yd | |
| CALIENDO'S GELATO | 182 Kentish Town Road | 28 yd | |
| YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR | 235 Kentish Town Road | 57 yd | |
| CHILLI FLAMES | 206 Kentish Town Road | 66 yd | |
| MMM Peri Peri | 211a Kentish Town Road | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 11 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 131 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 230 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 321 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 522 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 545 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 576 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 809 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.