Torriano Avenue is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2SE 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torriano Avenue, London, NW5 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2SG, NW5 2RD, NW5 2SY, NW5 2RE, NW5 2SB, NW5 2TA, NW5 2SJ, NW5 2RG, NW5 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50% | 55.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 50% | 44.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 63.3% | 63.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 24% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 65.5% | 61.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2SE this area, 3% 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 76.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.6% | 76.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 42.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 82.5% | 79.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 79% | 65% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 66.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.7% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 3.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torriano Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 92 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-11-25 | £322,420 |
| Flat A 84 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2024-09-10 | £379,712 |
| Flat 4 100 - 102 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-08-21 | £558,355 |
| Ground Floor Flat 90 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-01-11 | £416,563 |
| Flat 2 100 Torriano Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-06-01 | £590,487 |
NW5 2SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,194 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 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,671 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 | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Junior School Hungerford Road , York Way N7 9LF | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,048 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 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,498 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 | 521 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 860 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 999 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 | 1,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 1,075 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 | 164 yd | |
| chicken & Rib Time | 22 Brecknock Road | 244 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 261 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 266 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 34 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 296 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 456 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 556 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 228 yd | |
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 244 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 282 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 360 yd | |
| PIZZA DIRECT LIMITED | 179 York Way | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 597 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 619 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 630 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 644 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 401 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 564 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 583 yd | |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 856 yd | |
| Tufnell Park Playing Fields TUFNELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 901 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 | 169.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.