Lupton Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2HS 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 Lupton Street, London, NW5 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HT, NW5 2HL, NW5 2HP, N19 5BG, N19 5AA, NW5 2HR, NW5 2HX, N19 5AB, NW5 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 51.6% | 56% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 44% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 68% | 64.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 21.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 54.1% | 54.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2HS this area, 9.1% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 66.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 71% | 66.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 67.5% | 59.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 17% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 59.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 24.4% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 3.2% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lupton Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Highgate average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-05-30 | £386,400 |
| 51 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2020-10-29 | £1,397,037 |
| 43 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-12 | £325,674 |
| 35 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,410,000 | 2020-05-29 | £1,390,826 |
| 41A Lupton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-12-30 | £236,301 |
NW5 2HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 824 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 | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,779 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 251 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAKU KITCHIN | 118 Fortess Road | 58 yd | |
| BLUE MOON THAI CAFE | 134 Fortess Road | 65 yd | |
| Authentique Epicerie and Bar | 114-116 Fortess Road | 66 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | 112 Fortess Road | 70 yd | |
| Rustique - The Literary Cafe | 142 Fortess Road | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 82 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 325 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Tavern | Tufnell Park Tavern, 162 Tufnell Park Road | 430 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 463 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 33 Dartmouth Park Hill | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 57 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 75 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 92 yd | |
| Tufnell Fish & Kebab | 233 Brecknock Road | 118 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 171 Fortess Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 59 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 451 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 540 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Sainsbury's Camden Gospel Oak Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 69 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 271 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 480 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 861 yd | |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 924 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 | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.