Kentish Town Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2JU 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 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2NF, NW5 2AG, NW5 3DG, NW5 2LB, NW5 3DD, NW5 3DE, NW5 3LA, NW5 2AE, NW5 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2JU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 52.1% | 56.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 43.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 2JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 59.3% | 65.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 21.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 58.4% | 63% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 26.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 62.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.5% | 69.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 57.3% | 56.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 56.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 25.1% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 6.1% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentish Town Road was 304.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.3% higher than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kentish Town Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 138th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 1 191 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2023-09-22 | £213,283 |
| Flat 2 191 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-06-02 | £333,558 |
| 213 - 215 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-11-02 | £520,459 |
| Flat 2 191 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2014-10-14 | £335,760 |
| Flat 2 191 Kentish Town Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2014-06-04 | £281,686 |
NW5 2JU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2JU 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| 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 | 478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,862 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 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,210 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 | 1,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,407 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 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,747 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 | 379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's Chickenland Limited | 227 Kentish Town Road | 81 yd | |
| Town Cafe and Snack Bar | 140 Kentish Town Road | 102 yd | |
| Zambrero | 198 Kentish Town Road | 124 yd | |
| Pizza and Chicken Zone/ Malics Peri Peri | 171 Kentish Town Road | 126 yd | |
| Pedro's Cafe | 165 Kentish Town Road | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 101 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 260 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 263 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 347 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Peri Peri | 211a Kentish Town Road | 38 yd | |
| CALIENDO'S GELATO | 182 Kentish Town Road | 77 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 194 Kentish Town Road | 109 yd | |
| YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR | 235 Kentish Town Road | 125 yd | |
| AARROWMEAD | 171 Kentish Town Road | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 31 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 92 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 312 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 405 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 410 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 645 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 851 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 | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.1% |
| 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 | 78.9% |
| Median download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.