Islip Street is in London and in Camden district. NW5 2UG 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 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 2UE, NW5 2DL, NW5 2BD, NW5 2UD, NW5 2UB, NW5 2QN, NW5 2QW, NW5 2BE, NW5 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 2UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 49.6% | 54% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 22.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 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 | 37.5% | 43.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 19.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 26.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 10% | 3.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 14.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 55.7% | 48.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 7.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 62.8% | 60% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 60.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 35% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.7% | 0.4% | -33.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islip Street 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 .

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 6 The Forties Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2015-11-20 | £465,913 |
| Flat 6 The Forties Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2011-05-19 | £402,103 |
| Flat 6 The Forties Islip Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-05-15 | £462,968 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 2UG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 957 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 | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,838 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torriano Infant School Torriano Avenue , NW5 2SJ | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 627 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 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 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 | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,019 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 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,270 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 | 672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 937 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community special school | 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 | 267 yd | |
| Humdingers Catering - Camden | 39 Brecknock Road | 370 yd | |
| Kentish Town stores | 230a Kentish Town Road | 390 yd | |
| Kami Restaurant | 260 Kentish Town Road | 390 yd | |
| Wahaca | 276 Kentish Town Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 216 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 308 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 381 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 406 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanktus | 4 Lady Margaret Road | 301 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 19 Brecknock Road | 401 yd | |
| Supreme Doner Kebab | 315 Kentish Town Road | 425 yd | |
| Greggs | 311 Kentish Town Road | 428 yd | |
| McDonald's | 293-295 Kentish Town Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 439 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 442 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 306 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 314 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 425 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 570 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Engine Room Crossfit FORTESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 920 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 | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.