Gaisford Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2EH 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 2EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2EE, NW5 2DR, NW5 2EG, NW5 2LE, NW5 2DS, NW5 2LD, NW5 2LA, NW5 2JY, NW5 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.5% | 52.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 58.3% | 67.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 22% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 12.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 46.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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 | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 67.5% | 62.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 74.8% | 73.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 72.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.8% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 4% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaisford Street was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gaisford Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 5 46 - 48 Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-28 | £281,733 |
| 76A Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2023-09-19 | £1,267,216 |
| Flat 2 46 - 48 Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2023-09-18 | £282,354 |
| 86C Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-08-29 | £351,317 |
| 68C Gaisford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £441,750 | 2023-08-02 | £403,102 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2EH 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 | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 795 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 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 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 | 1,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,055 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 | 2,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,035 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 | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 830 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 264 yd | |
| Zambrero | 198 Kentish Town Road | 269 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Organic | 212-216 Kentish Town Road | 270 yd | |
| Cafe Renoir | 244 Kentish Town Road | 295 yd | |
| THE CHINA | 243 Kentish Town Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 113 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 316 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 321 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 377 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 194 Kentish Town Road | 273 yd | |
| CHILLI FLAMES | 206 Kentish Town Road | 283 yd | |
| CALIENDO'S GELATO | 182 Kentish Town Road | 286 yd | |
| KOSSOFFS | 259 Kentish Town Road | 304 yd | |
| YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR | 235 Kentish Town Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 279 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 352 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 383 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 312 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 315 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 567 yd | |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 743 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 829 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 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 | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.