Lupton Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2JA 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 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HY, NW5 2HJ, NW5 2NY, NW5 2HH, NW5 2JB, NW5 2HX, NW5 1AG, NW5 2NS, NW5 2NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.9% | 53.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 61.1% | 63.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 21.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 52.1% | 54.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2JA 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 10.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 67.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 73.7% | 72.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 75.7% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.2% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lupton Street was 855.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 722.0% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lupton Street has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 36th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 630.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,230,000 | 2025-08-22 | £2,748,128 |
| 3 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,195,000 | 2017-07-14 | £2,341,831 |
| 7A Lupton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2010-09-06 | £417,857 |
| 3 Lupton Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2002-12-10 | £1,854,414 |
| 7A Lupton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2001-09-03 | £447,053 |
NW5 2JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,441 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 | 2,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,694 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 | 32 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 741 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 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | - not rated | 1,037 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 | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,674 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 | 4,620 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 | 401 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAMMA GWENS LTD | 67 Fortess Road | 104 yd | |
| Cafe Palestina | 53 Fortess Road | 125 yd | |
| Cinnamon Village | 112 Fortess Road | 125 yd | |
| Authentique Epicerie and Bar | 114-116 Fortess Road | 129 yd | |
| HAKU KITCHIN | 118 Fortess Road | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 172 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 220 yd | |
| The Vine | 86 Highgate Road | 400 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 420 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 98 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 98 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 153 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 212 yd | |
| The Tufnell Park Bakery | Ground Floor 146 A, Fortess Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 176 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 300 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 489 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 518 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 354 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Kenlyn Lawn Tennis Club CROFTDOWN ROAD | indoor bowls, tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Parliament Hill School HIGHGATE ROAD | 935 yd | |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 949 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.