The bottom line
NW5 1HE offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime, fast broadband and a green environment — strong value for Families and Owner-occupiers who can accept its trade-offs.
The catch: 4 Japanese knotweed sites within 400m — may affect mortgage applications.
Less suited to Car-free commuters.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
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Postcode Personality
“The family fortress”
How NW5 1HE has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
60
Education score
Primary
Brookfield Primary School
Not yet inspected · 4 min walk
KS2: 106.9
Secondary
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Not yet inspected · Inspected Dec 2024 · 4 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 19 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Not inspected · 23 min walk
6 primaries · 4 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
74.9 incidents per 1,000 residents
-54% vs borough
Crime by type
Road safety
100
Road safety score
0
Accidents (5yr)
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Kentish Town Fire Station · 895m
Crime is +15% above London average
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
EPC breakdown
Based on 2 properties · Confidence: very_low
LHA rates — Inner North London
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2007–2011 · CAGR
+0.7%
Total change
+3%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+2.7%
per year
Acceleration
+0.00
change in velocity
Market State
Steady growth
Price Distribution
P25: £700k+ · P75: £700k+ · 2 sales
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-crash peak | 2007–2007 | £925k | £925k | +0% | 1 |
| GFC & correction | 2011–2011 | £950k | £950k | +0% | 1 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 2
Poor
Nearby stations
36
Walkability score
40
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
1.3 km
Nearest cycle dock
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
5
Car parks (800m)
3
EV chargers (800m)
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI — 1.8 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: DIAMICTON
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,526 hrs/yr
Sunshine
601 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.8°C
Summer avg
3.1°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
BROOKFIELD PARK SURGERY
68 CHESTER ROAD, N19 5BZ
5 min walk
86%
Recommend GP
86%
Overall GP experience
5
GPs within 1km
2
Dentists within 1km
2
Care homes (1km)
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
140
Parks (1km)
8
Restaurants (800m)
10
Cafes (800m)
1
Pubs (400m)
2
Pharmacies (800m)
3
Gyms (1km)
31
Sports (1km)
1
Convenience
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
1
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
0
Cinemas (2km)
624m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
AHigh street health
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
45
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Future outlook
47
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 7/10
Less deprived than average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 20,687 nationally
1,549
Est. population
7,425/km²
60%
Employed
69%
Degree educated
£40,500
Median income
2.8%
Claimant rate
51
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
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