Hampshire Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2TE 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 Hampshire Street, London, NW5 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2SU, NW5 2ST, NW1 9AA, NW5 2SN, N7 0BN, NW1 9AD, NW1 9AB, N7 0BP, N7 0BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2TE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 46.1% | 56.5% | 10.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 43.5% | -10.4% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 2TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 72.7% | 62.2% | -10.5% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 27.4% | 12.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 55.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 22.1% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 13.9% | 10.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 33.2% | -25.2% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.7% 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 | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 1.1% | 17.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 19.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 70.4% | 40.7% | -29.7% | 81.4% | -40.7% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 55.2% | 67.8% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 24.6% | 8.9% | -15.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 67.8% | 13.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 26.8% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 0.9% | -9.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 3.1% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 1.4% | -18.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 35.8% | 6.5% | 29.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampshire Street was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hampshire Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Camden Town and the 89th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 5 1 Hampshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-02-02 | £450,000 |
| 3 Hampshire Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,305,643 | 2023-07-17 | £3,098,393 |
| Flat 6 1 Hampshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £755,000 | 2023-03-24 | £690,352 |
| Flat 12 1 Hampshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £840,000 | 2022-11-30 | £780,808 |
| Flat 8 1 Hampshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2022-09-30 | £541,994 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2TE 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,293 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 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,781 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 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,401 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 | 305 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 826 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 826 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bangalore Brasserie | 1 Brecknock Road | 107 yd | |
| Healthy Wealthy | Healthy Wealthy, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 136 yd | |
| COFFEE WAY BISTRO | 181 York Way | 139 yd | |
| Sugarbowl LDN | Sugarbowl LDN, Ground Floor Shop | 141 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | Sunshine Cafe, Commercial Unit | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 109 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 185 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 263 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 612 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 113 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 135 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 146 yd | |
| PIZZA DIRECT LIMITED | 179 York Way | 146 yd | |
| Chicken and Rib Time | Chicken and Rib Time, Commercial Unit | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 363 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 416 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 422 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 781 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 255 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 330 yd | |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 421 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 652 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 1,023 yd | |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.