Prince Of Wales Road is in London and in Camden district. NW5 3LA 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 Prince Of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW5 3LW, NW5 3AW, NW5 3DG, NW5 2JU, NW5 2NF, NW5 3DE, NW5 3DS, NW5 3LH, NW5 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW5 3LA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% 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 | 52.1% | 56.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 43.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 3LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 59.3% | 65.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 21.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 58.4% | 63% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 26.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 62.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 71.5% | 69.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56.9% 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% | 56.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 56.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 25.1% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 6.1% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Of Wales Road was 304.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.3% higher than the Gospel Oak average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Of Wales Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gospel Oak and the 138th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.
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 14 Una House Prince Of Wales Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-07-21 | £409,647 |
| Flat 40 Una House Prince Of Wales Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-28 | £452,117 |
| Flat 33 Una House Prince Of Wales Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-02-14 | £443,075 |
| Flat 57 Una House Prince Of Wales Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2022-11-29 | £480,569 |
| Flat 15 Una House Prince Of Wales Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-11-04 | £427,585 |
NW5 3LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NW5 3LA 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| 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 | 409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,857 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 | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,213 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 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Hartland Road , NW1 8DE | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Islip Street , NW5 2TU | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawley Primary School Hawley Road , NW1 8RP | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyl Community Primary School Rhyl Street , NW5 3HB | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haverstock School 24 Haverstock Hill , Chalk Farm NW3 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,498 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,671 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 | 347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CCfL Key Stage 3 PRU Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | - not rated | 405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmood School Harmood Street , Camden NW1 8DP | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School 31 Inverness Street , NW1 7HB | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue 22 Vicar's Road , NW5 4NL | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza and Chicken Zone/ Malics Peri Peri | 171 Kentish Town Road | 117 yd | |
| Town Cafe and Snack Bar | 140 Kentish Town Road | 131 yd | |
| Pedro's Cafe | 165 Kentish Town Road | 132 yd | |
| Mario's Cafe | 6 Kelly Street | 139 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Limited | 227 Kentish Town Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Tavern | 124 Kentish Town Road | 128 yd | |
| Callum Smith Catering Ltd | Tapping The Admiral, 77 Castle Road | 296 yd | |
| Tapping the Admiral | Tavern In The Town Public House, 77 Castle Road | 298 yd | |
| The Lady Hamilton | 289-291 Kentish Town Road | 322 yd | |
| The Lion and Unicorn | 42-44 Gaisford Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakki Katsu | 123 Castlehaven Road | 93 yd | |
| AARROWMEAD | 171 Kentish Town Road | 117 yd | |
| MMM Peri Peri | 211a Kentish Town Road | 119 yd | |
| CALIFORNIA PIZZA/NEW MILANO PIZZA AND GOURMET BURGER | 128 Kentish Town Road | 154 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | The Abbey Tavern Pub Kentish Town, 124 Kentish Town Road | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl U.K. Gmbh | 217-223 Kentish Town Road | 65 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 199-203 Kentish Town Road | 179 yd | |
| Iceland | 301-305 Kentish Town Road | 366 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys, 329-333 Kentish Town Road | 457 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 9 Fortess Road | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentish Town Sports Centre GRAFTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 109 yd |
| Talacre Community Sports Centre DALBY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 334 yd |
| Camden Centre For Learning CHALCOT SCHOOL CHALCOT SCHOOL HARMOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 419 yd |
| Castlehaven Campus Pitches CASTLEHAVEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 491 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 720 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 722 yd |
| The Fitness Mosaic 81-84 81-84 CHALK FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Kajima Community At Haverstock School Haverstock Hill | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Queens Crescent Gym ASHDOWN CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.