Islip Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2UB 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 Islip Street, London, NW5 2UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2UD, NW5 2DL, NW5 2DS, NW5 2UE, NW5 2UG, NW5 2QL, NW5 2DR, NW5 2QN, NW5 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 2UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 55.3% | 54.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 2UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 52% | 53.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 31.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 47.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 23.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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 | 15.1% | 19.5% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 18.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 17.9% | 23.8% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 21.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 47.2% | 41.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 57.3% | 61.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 62.1% | 7.4% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 27.4% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.6% | 3% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 39.9% | 6.5% | 33.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islip Street was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Camden Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Islip Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Camden Town and the 28th lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

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 2 Appleford Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-06-24 | £438,707 |
| Flat 12 Appleford Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2021-06-23 | £422,196 |
| Flat 15 Appleford Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-07-10 | £447,581 |
| Flat 19 Appleford Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2014-10-31 | £425,280 |
| Flat 23 Appleford Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2011-09-01 | £421,091 |
NW5 2UB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2UB 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,741 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 | 69 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Primary School Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town NW5 2SJ | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School Lupton Street , Tufnell Park NW5 2JA | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tufnell Park Primary School 31 Carleton Road , N7 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 861 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 | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,443 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 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,197 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 | 243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 551 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 | 914 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 933 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 | 176 yd | |
| Kami Restaurant | 260 Kentish Town Road | 280 yd | |
| Wahaca | 276 Kentish Town Road | 284 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 286 yd | |
| Cafe Renoir | 244 Kentish Town Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 234 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 271 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 305 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 314 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 248 yd | |
| Supreme Doner Kebab | 315 Kentish Town Road | 315 yd | |
| Greggs | 311 Kentish Town Road | 317 yd | |
| McDonald's | 293-295 Kentish Town Road | 323 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 341 Kentish Town Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 329 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 396 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 480 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 252 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 388 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 653 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 818 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 | 191.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.