Leighton Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2QH 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 Leighton Road, London, NW5 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2UT, NW5 2QE, NW5 2UX, NW5 2QL, NW5 2NE, NW5 2QG, NW5 2XA, NW5 2QJ, NW5 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.1% | 52.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 2QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 53.3% | 62.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 21.3% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 48.1% | 61% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 24.4% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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.
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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 11.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 61% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 62.2% | 65.1% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 64.9% | 60.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 60.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 27.2% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 5.1% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leighton Road was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leighton Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 238th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 61 Leighton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £704,500 | 2023-05-05 | £643,767 |
| Flat 8 61 Leighton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-04-23 | £644,253 |
| 59 - 61 Leighton Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-10-17 | £922,211 |
| Flat 1 61 Leighton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2017-08-23 | £871,649 |
| Flat 9 61 Leighton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £704,650 | 2017-01-10 | £632,991 |
NW5 2QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2QH 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,575 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 | 2,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,339 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 | 309 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 601 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 | 994 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,065 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N FAMILY CLUB | 30 Leighton Road | 104 yd | |
| Saint Espresso | 296 Kentish Town Road | 236 yd | |
| BERBERE PIZZERIA | 300 Kentish Town Road | 239 yd | |
| Wahaca | 276 Kentish Town Road | 282 yd | |
| Delicious | 320 Kentish Town Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 233 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 299 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 300 yd | |
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 313 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 69 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 341 Kentish Town Road | 291 yd | |
| Kentish Delight | 381 Kentish Town Road | 317 yd | |
| TABAC BAR LTD | 16 Fortess Road | 320 yd | |
| Supreme Doner Kebab | 315 Kentish Town Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 313 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 358 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 364 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 516 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | 126-132 Fortess Road | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 74 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 642 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 801 yd | |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 805 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.