Ospringe Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2JD 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 Ospringe Road, London, NW5 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2JE, NW5 2XH, NW5 2XG, NW5 2NR, NW5 2XJ, NW5 2NP, NW5 2QA, NW5 2XD, NW5 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 2JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 59% | 65.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 20.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 54.2% | 60.1% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around NW5 2JD this area, 4.6% 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 74.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 4.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.5% | 74.8% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 41.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 78.8% | 79.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 76.2% | 68.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 14.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 68.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 4.4% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ospringe Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Town 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 -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Ground Floor Flat 17 Ospringe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-31 | £520,953 |
| 29B Ospringe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2024-07-25 | £950,064 |
| Flat 5 19 Ospringe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-12 | £347,911 |
| 3 Ospringe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2024-04-03 | £2,726,621 |
| 25A Ospringe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2022-04-12 | £1,009,587 |
NW5 2JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,187 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 | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,877 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 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,650 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 | 521 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Satellite Provision C/O the Bridge School , 251 Hungerford Road N7 9LD | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Village | 112 Fortess Road | 306 yd | |
| Authentique Epicerie and Bar | 114-116 Fortess Road | 306 yd | |
| HAKU KITCHIN | 118 Fortess Road | 315 yd | |
| MAMMA GWENS LTD | 67 Fortess Road | 331 yd | |
| BLUE MOON THAI CAFE | 134 Fortess Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 273 yd | |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar | 156-158 Fortess Road | 353 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 449 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 486 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Tavern | Tufnell Park Tavern, 162 Tufnell Park Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 278 yd | |
| PIZZA HUT | 120 Fortess Road | 317 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 81 Fortess Road | 329 yd | |
| TOPS PIZZA & WINGOS | 81 Fortess Road | 329 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 138 Fortess Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 330 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 425 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 555 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 636 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 275 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 544 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 778 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 942 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 | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.