Fortess Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2HR is located in the Kentish Town North 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 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HP, NW5 1AJ, NW5 2HL, N19 5AA, NW5 1AH, NW5 1AL, NW5 2HS, NW5 1UT, N19 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.9% | 54.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 70.4% | 64.9% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 55.3% | 54.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around NW5 2HR this area, 9.2% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.4% | 64.3% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 84.5% | 75.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 73.7% | 60.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 20.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 60.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 16.2% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 5.4% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fortess Road was 139.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fortess Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 277th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 4 113 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-05-22 | £388,667 |
| 137 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-05-03 | £37,193 |
| 153 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-05-04 | £63,966 |
| 123 Fortess Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,000,000 | 2022-07-01 | £10,965,517 |
| 109B Fortess Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2021-09-08 | £968,865 |
NW5 2HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Other | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out 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 | 4,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 901 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 , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,998 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 | 2,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Rathbone Camden - Leighton College 7 Dowdney Close , NW5 2BP | - not rated | 884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East West | 135 Fortess Road | 5 yd | |
| Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurants Ltd | 137 Fortess Road | 9 yd | |
| Kkini | 131 Fortess Road | 16 yd | |
| ENGOCHA VEGAN CAFE | 143 Fortess Road | 22 yd | |
| BLUE MOON THAI CAFE | 134 Fortess Road | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 41 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 380 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 415 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 33 Dartmouth Park Hill | 417 yd | |
| Disappearing Dining Club at Dartmouth Arms | 35 York Rise | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 40 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 55 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 61 yd | |
| Tufnell Fish & Kebab | 233 Brecknock Road | 86 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 171 Fortess Road | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 42 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 482 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 690 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 66 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 175 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 833 yd | |
| Highgate Newtown Community Centre Sports Hall BERTRAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.