Torriano Avenue is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2SD 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 Torriano Avenue, London, NW5 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2RX, NW5 2SB, NW5 2SA, NW5 2RY, NW5 2RD, N7 0BX, NW5 2RZ, NW5 2QR, NW5 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2SD is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 45% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 55% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 81.6% | 66.2% | -15.4% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.8% | 18.4% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 59.8% | 60.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2SD this area, 9.8% 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.3% | 16.2% | 12.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 80.1% | 59.1% | -21.0% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 1.9% | -13.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.2% | 1.5% | -13.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 49.7% | 69.4% | 19.7% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 14.7% | 1.5% | -13.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 33.2% | 65.3% | 32.1% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 49.2% | 16.4% | -32.8% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 30.4% | 65.1% | 34.7% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 28.7% | 7.8% | -20.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 3.7% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torriano Avenue was 226.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Torriano Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 189th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,155,000 | 2024-08-19 | £2,018,039 |
| Flat 1 104 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-07-20 | £637,367 |
| Flat 3 104 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-01-27 | £394,680 |
| 106B Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-03-26 | £867,450 |
| Flat 1 104 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2020-10-01 | £669,959 |
NW5 2SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2SD 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Information and communication | 132 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 114 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Other | 37 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,209 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 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,005 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 | 1,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,155 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 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humdingers Catering - Camden | 39 Brecknock Road | 241 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 321 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 340 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 345 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 132 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 383 yd | |
| The Pineapple Public House | 51 Leverton Street | 552 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 559 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 314 yd | |
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 321 yd | |
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 360 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 363 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 639 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 660 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 678 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 362 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 664 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 691 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Acland Burghley School BURGHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 925 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.