Grafton Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 3DY 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 Grafton Road, London, NW5 3DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 3EA, NW5 3DN, NW5 3DL, NW5 3DX, NW5 3EH, NW5 3EJ, NW5 3EB, NW5 3DU, NW5 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NW5 3DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.9% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.1% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 61.8% | 52.7% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 33.2% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.6% | 53.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 30.3% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 60%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 60% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 26.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 79.1% | 72.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 76.9% | 60.6% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 17.3% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 73.2% | 60.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 6.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% lower than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grafton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 9th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 1 58 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-12-01 | £663,780 |
| Flat 2 58 Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-10-13 | £762,037 |
| 60A Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2010-09-24 | £515,357 |
| 60A Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2007-05-25 | £478,400 |
| 60B Grafton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2007-05-18 | £674,886 |
NW5 3DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Self-Employed | 79 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,072 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 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | - not rated | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Primary School Grafton Road , NW5 4AX | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 4out of 4 | 1,307 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 , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres 87 Holmes Road , NW5 3AX | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Music Ltd | 46 Grafton Road | 53 yd | |
| Phota Vietnamese Food | 85 Willes Road | 115 yd | |
| Andy's Sandwiches | 59 Grafton Road | 117 yd | |
| Camden Beer Hall | Units 55-56, Wilkin Street Mews | 130 yd | |
| The Fields Beneath | 52a Prince Of Wales Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapping the Admiral | Tavern In The Town Public House, 77 Castle Road | 326 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 333 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 349 yd | |
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 371 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapp | 3 Wilkin Street | 113 yd | |
| Kakki Katsu | 123 Castlehaven Road | 220 yd | |
| MMM Peri Peri | 211a Kentish Town Road | 297 yd | |
| YUMI BUBBLE TEA/ASIAN NOODLE BAR | 235 Kentish Town Road | 297 yd | |
| NINA'S BAKERY/CRAZY VEGAN CAKES/ME AND MY CAKES | 9-11 Regis Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 289 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 338 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 366 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 432 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 141 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 145 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 462 yd |
| Queens Crescent Gym ASHDOWN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 739 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.