Falkland Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2PS 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 Falkland Road, London, NW5 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2PT, NW5 2PP, NW5 2HD, NW5 2HE, NW5 2PE, NW5 2PN, NW5 2EU, NW5 2ES, NW5 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2PS, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46% | 47.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 2PS, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.9% | 60.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 24.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.1% | 62.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 27.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2PS 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 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 Levels | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 78.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.7% | 78.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 81.4% | 73% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 72.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.6% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falkland Road 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.
Falkland Road 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Falkland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,307,811 | 2018-03-12 | £1,356,728 |
| 7 Falkland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,427,000 | 2015-08-19 | £1,503,532 |
| 5A Falkland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-10-31 | £99,394 |
| 7 Falkland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2005-12-16 | £1,518,390 |
| 3 Falkland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2005-11-02 | £1,210,644 |
NW5 2PS 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 2PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 777 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 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 417 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,475 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 | 2,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,356 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 | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 667 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Nature School St Mary Brookfield Hall , NW5 1SB | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baan Thai | 18 Fortess Road | 55 yd | |
| The Queen of Sheba | 12 Fortess Road | 58 yd | |
| BONGA | 8 Fortess Road | 64 yd | |
| Patron | 26 Fortess Road | 74 yd | |
| Delicious | 320 Kentish Town Road | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 100 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 151 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 236 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 305 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TABAC BAR LTD | 16 Fortess Road | 57 yd | |
| Kentish Delight | 381 Kentish Town Road | 123 yd | |
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 207 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 341 Kentish Town Road | 214 yd | |
| Supreme Doner Kebab | 315 Kentish Town Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 100 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 247 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 339 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 445 yd | |
| T/A Londis | 111 Highgate Road | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 203 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 629 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.