Old Dairy Mews is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2JW 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Dairy Mews, London, NW5 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2JS, NW5 3BX, NW5 3AA, NW5 2JR, NW5 3BU, NW5 2JT, NW5 3BY, NW5 2AB, NW5 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 2JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2JW, 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 | 68% | 64.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 24.9% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.4% | 56.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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 | 1.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 71.6% | 60.1% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 67.7% | 53.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 20.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.8% | 53.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 6.2% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Dairy Mews was 477.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.5% higher than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Dairy Mews has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 79th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 2 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-04-10 | £306,058 |
| Flat 2 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-04-04 | £337,297 |
| 9 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £808,000 | 2012-05-21 | £1,275,718 |
| 3 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2010-11-04 | £992,549 |
| 6 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2010-11-02 | £916,530 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2JW 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,072 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 | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,064 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 | 107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 211 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 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 676 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 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,353 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 | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,943 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 | 301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 669 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Cafe | 5 Holmes Road | 46 yd | |
| The Bengal Lancer | 253-255 Kentish Town Road | 47 yd | |
| THE CHINA | 243 Kentish Town Road | 80 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Organic | 212-216 Kentish Town Road | 82 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 49 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 140 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 194 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 227 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEWCHOOSE LIMITED | FOODSTARS Kentish Town JML, 9-11 Regis Road | 29 yd | |
| E. Mono | 285-287 Kentish Town Road | 41 yd | |
| KOSSOFFS | 259 Kentish Town Road | 41 yd | |
| McDonald's | 293-295 Kentish Town Road | 68 yd | |
| CHILLI FLAMES | 206 Kentish Town Road | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 90 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 161 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 182 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 248 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 289 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 630 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 650 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 766 yd |
| Queens Crescent Gym ASHDOWN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 809 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.