Overview of NW5 2PE

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Leverton Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2PE 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 Leverton Street, London, NW5 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2HD, NW5 2PG, NW5 2PS, NW5 2HE, NW5 2PU, NW5 2PT, NW5 2PP, NW5 2HB, NW5 2NU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54%52.2%-1.8% 51.0% 1.2%
Male46%47.8%1.8% 49.0% -1.2%

Partnership Status

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 2PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single59.9%60.3%0.4% 37.9% 22.4%
Married: Opposite sex24.5%24.1%-0.4% 44.2% -20.1%
Married: Same sex0.5%1%0.5% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated2.6%2%-0.6% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced8.9%9%0.1% 9.1% -0.1%
Widowed3.6%3.5%-0.1% 6.1% -2.6%

Health

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 (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health61.1%62.1%1.0% 48.4% 13.7%
Good health25.2%27.3%2.1% 33.6% -6.3%
Fair health9.7%7.5%-2.2% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health3.1%2.6%-0.5% 4.0% -1.4%
Very bad health0.9%0.4%-0.5% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 2PE this area, 3.5% 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 78.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.7%3.5%-1.2% 18.2% -14.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.7%3%-1.7% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.8%6.6%-1.2% 13.4% -6.8%
Apprenticeship0%2%2.0% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%6.6%-3.3% 16.9% -10.3%
Degree or Similar68.2%78.3%10.1% 33.8% 44.5%
Other4.7%0%-4.7% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.2%2.2% 1.1% 1.1%
Chinese0%1.3%1.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 3.1% -2.2%
Pakistani0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian0.4%1.8%1.4% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African3.5%2.7%-0.8% 2.5% 0.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%0.4%-1.8% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.4%1.3%0.9% 0.5% 0.8%
Mixed White and Asian3.5%3.1%-0.4% 0.8% 2.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.3%0.9% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other1.8%0.4%-1.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White82.7%78.2%-4.5% 81.4% -3.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Arab2.2%1.8%-0.4% 0.6% 1.2%
Other0.4%2.7%2.3% 1.6% 1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.4%73%-8.4% 83.2% -10.2%
European Union5.8%9.3%3.5% 6.1% 3.2%
Rest of Europe1.8%2.7%0.9% 0.8% 1.9%
Africa4%2.2%-1.8% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia2.2%5.3%3.1% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.9%4.4%-0.5% 1.3% 3.1%
Oceania0%3.1%3.1% 0.3% 2.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK79.2%72.7%-6.5% 83.2% -10.5%
10+ Years2.7%15.4%12.7% 9.8% 5.6%
5-10 Years2.7%5.3%2.6% 2.9% 2.4%
2-5 Years2.2%4%1.8% 2.2% 1.8%
Less than 2 years13.3%2.6%-10.7% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.5% 76.7% 4.8%
Ireland2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
France2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Other Europe2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South-East Asia1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
North America and the Caribbean2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Oceania1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
No passport held0.9% 13.5% -12.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.3% 37.2% 15.1%
Christian27.9% 46.2% -18.3%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Jewish2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered9.5% 6.0% 3.5%

Safety

Is Leverton Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leverton Street was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% higher than the Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Leverton Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Highgate and the 218th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£70,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in NW5 2PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leverton Street are based on 152 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Camden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Leverton Street, London, NW5 2PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NW5 2PE

Average Price
£794,101
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,360,210
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£723,337
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leverton Street

Average Price
£1,047,503
Semi-Detached
£1,544,001
Terraced
£1,419,608
Detached
£1,085,426
Flats/Maisonettes
£619,252
Other
£169,675

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leverton Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 33 Leverton Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£603,7582023-08-02 £550,937
43B Leverton Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£720,0002023-04-14 £641,351
41B Leverton Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£870,0002022-04-28 £777,281
Flat 2 33 Leverton Street, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£745,0002021-03-15 £710,165
49 Leverton Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,225,0002020-07-22 £1,275,028
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NW5 2PE

Employment

NW5 2PE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.

NW5 2PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee98
Self-Employed35
Retired20
Part-Time Employee15
Student (economically inactive)12
Other5
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities30
Information and communication18
Education15
Other14
Human health and social work activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Manufacturing5
Real estate activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage2
Administrative and support service activities2
Construction2
Mining and quarrying1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sherborne Nursery School
Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP
- not rated 824 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 2,447 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 2,486 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,591 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
North Islington Nursery School
110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB
3out of 4 2,619 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA
4out of 4 257 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Islip Street , NW5 2TU
4out of 4 349 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Holmes Road , NW5 3AH
- not rated 466 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Torriano Primary School
Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ
4out of 4 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Torriano Infant School
Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ
- not rated 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ
3out of 4 610 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
- not rated 756 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
3out of 4 756 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road , NW5 2DB
3out of 4 888 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Richard of Chichester School
Royal College Street , NW1 9LY
- not rated 989 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,636 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,125 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 3,173 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 3,498 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 3,501 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 2,351 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 4,405 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Francais Bilingue De Londres
87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX
- not rated 616 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ
- not rated 618 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Wildwood Nature School
St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB
- not rated 957 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
La Petite Ecole Bilingue
22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL
- not rated 997 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD
4out of 4 1,117 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Baan Thai18 Fortess Road74 yd
Patron26 Fortess Road77 yd
The Queen of Sheba12 Fortess Road91 yd
BONGA8 Fortess Road109 yd
Carrots and Daikon10 Highgate Road136 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Pineapple Public House51 Leverton Street52 yd
The Assembly House292-294 Kentish Town Road195 yd
Bull and Gate389 Kentish Town Road284 yd
The Oxford256 Kentish Town Road350 yd
The Lady Hamilton289-291 Kentish Town Road433 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TABAC BAR LTD16 Fortess Road79 yd
Kentish Delight381 Kentish Town Road170 yd
Sanktus4 Lady Margaret Road206 yd
Pret A Manger341 Kentish Town Road261 yd
Tops Pizza81 Fortess Road263 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group Food Ltd9 Fortess Road126 yd
SainsburysSainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road295 yd
Iceland301-305 Kentish Town Road386 yd
Sainsburys Supermarket126-132 Fortess Road399 yd
T/A Londis111 Highgate Road531 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Our Lady Help Of Christians
LADY MARGARET ROAD
202 yd
Energie Fitness (Kentish Town)
39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD
health and fitness suite302 yd
Pure Gym (London Highgate)
HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool408 yd
Engine Room Crossfit
FORTESS ROAD
health and fitness suite442 yd
Acland Burghley School
BURGHLEY ROAD
artificial grass pitch588 yd
Kentish Town Sports Centre
GRAFTON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool747 yd
Holloway School
HILLDROP ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool791 yd
Tufnell Park Playing Fields
TUFNELL PARK ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts797 yd
Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch
14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT
artificial grass pitch807 yd
Talacre Community Sports Centre
DALBY STREET
artificial grass pitch835 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed86.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.