Gaisford Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2EB 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 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2JX, NW5 2ED, NW5 2DT, NW5 2JY, NW5 2LJ, NW5 2EA, NW5 2AE, NW5 2LB, NW5 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2EB, 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 2EB, 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 90.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gaisford Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 156th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £747,500 | 2021-12-17 | £660,599 |
| 43B Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-08-31 | £362,198 |
| Flat B 33 Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2021-08-20 | £885,374 |
| 49A Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2020-06-29 | £1,067,640 |
| 13A Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £488,500 | 2018-12-18 | £433,846 |
NW5 2EB 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 2EB 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 2EB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,905 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 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,054 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,218 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 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,920 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 | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 109 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Organic | 212-216 Kentish Town Road | 127 yd | |
| THE CHINA | 243 Kentish Town Road | 154 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Limited | 227 Kentish Town Road | 159 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 65 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 211 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 240 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 252 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 194 Kentish Town Road | 111 yd | |
| CALIENDO'S GELATO | 182 Kentish Town Road | 124 yd | |
| CHILLI FLAMES | 206 Kentish Town Road | 133 yd | |
| YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR | 235 Kentish Town Road | 154 yd | |
| KOSSOFFS | 259 Kentish Town Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 116 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 226 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 257 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 332 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 424 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 464 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 581 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 698 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 704 yd | |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 711 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 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 | 189.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.