Browns Lane is in London and in Camden district. NW5 3EX 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browns Lane, London, NW5 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 3AY, NW5 3BB, NW5 3AT, NW5 3BA, NW5 4DJ, NW5 4BA, NW5 4BB, NW5 3EN, NW5 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 3EX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% 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 | 52.5% | 56.7% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 43.3% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 3EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 71.4% | 71.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 54.7% | 54.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 15.6% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.3% | 25.6% | -9.7% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 43.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 7.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 5.9% | -7.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 64.9% | 51% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 41.9% | -30.3% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 7.5% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 20.1% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 14.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 41.9% | -28.0% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 35.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 34.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browns Lane was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browns Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Browns Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,080,906 | 2016-01-22 | £7,712,814 |
| 1 Browns Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,080,906 | 2016-01-22 | £7,712,814 |
| 1 Browns Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,900,000 | 2013-09-10 | £8,669,793 |
NW5 3EX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 3EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 223 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Other | 74 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Holmes Road , NW5 3AH | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak Primary School Mansfield Road , NW3 2JB | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Southampton Road , NW5 4JS | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ellis School Highgate Road , NW5 1RN | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 2,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,887 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 | 234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School 2 Parkhill Road , Belsize Park NW3 2YN | - not rated | 869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Studios | Spring House, 10 Spring Place | 130 yd | |
| Holmes Cafe | 65-69 Holmes Road | 132 yd | |
| Phota Vietnamese Food | 85 Willes Road | 136 yd | |
| Andy's Sandwiches | 59 Grafton Road | 176 yd | |
| BRONSON'S BURGERS | Unit 16, Food Stars, East Side Jml House, Regis Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull and Gate | 389 Kentish Town Road | 390 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 392 yd | |
| The Oxford | 256 Kentish Town Road | 436 yd | |
| The Blue Sea Fish Bar | 143 Queen's Crescent | 457 yd | |
| The Assembly House | 292-294 Kentish Town Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINA'S BAKERY/CRAZY VEGAN CAKES/ME AND MY CAKES | 9-11 Regis Road | 134 yd | |
| Koshari Street | Unit 9, Kitcken 3 Ground Floor, Regis Road | 134 yd | |
| STICKS N SUSHI NORTH KITCHEN | Kitchen 15 9-11, Regis Road | 134 yd | |
| TARO RESTAURANT | 9-11 Regis Road | 134 yd | |
| Karavlaki, Malaka's Club, Killer Wings | Unit 12,, 9-11 Regis Road | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 376 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 392 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 475 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 484 yd | |
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Queens Crescent Gym ASHDOWN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Kentish Town) 39-51 39-51 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Highgate) HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE STUDIOS 53-79 HIGHGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 687 yd | |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 870 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.