NW5 2TG has a low crime rate (3.9 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Camden borough.

What are property prices in NW5 2TG?

The median property price in NW5 2TG is £305k. Prices changed +144.0% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in NW5 2TG?

NW5 2TG has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 5, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Kentish Town, approximately 0.9 minutes away. There are 3 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near NW5 2TG?

The nearest primary school to NW5 2TG is Kentish Town Church of England Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Acland Burghley School (Ofsted: Not yet inspected). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for NW5 2TG?

NW5 2TG has a liveability score of 82/100, placing it in the top 2% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

NW5 2TG Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍NW5 2TG is in Kentish Town North, Camden — one of London's best-connected postcodes (PTAL 5).
🏠Property prices average £305k (median). Crime is 94% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Commuters, Young professionals

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 1 sale in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£305,000

Median sale price

+144.0%

This year

Flat

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

-36.1%

Sales (24 months)1

New build0.0%

Avg flat£305,000

Price per m²£4,485/m²

Avg floor area68 m²

EPC breakdown

Based on 11 properties · Confidence: medium

Street mix

Flat 63%Other 38%

LHA rates — Inner North London

Shared room£708/mo

1 bedroom£1440/mo

2 bedrooms£1794/mo

3 bedrooms£2160/mo

4 bedrooms£3060/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£2,750

First-time buyerFTB

£0

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£11,900

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

6.8×

Price-to-income

£1,526/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield849 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£170,000

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1900-1929

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,622

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£305,000)

£2,750

Standard buyer

£0

First-time buyer

Save £2,750

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Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Good

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent£2,102

Gross yield8.27% (high)

Gentrification score31/100

Sales last 12 months0

Rental market

Very High

Demand

Very Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+18.1%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

4/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

High

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

22 Apr

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

3.9 incidents per 1,000 residents

→ Stable

-97% vs borough

Crime by type

Other3524

Anti-social behaviour2512

Violence & sexual offences2375

Theft1948

Drug offences574

Robbery523

Burglary416

Vehicle crime315

Road safety

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

KSI (5yr)

Crime is 194% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 5

Very Good

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Kentish TownThameslink line

0.9 min walk

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Kentish Town

Nearby stations

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Kentish TownNational Rail

1 min walk

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Kentish Town Underground StationNorthern

1 min walk

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Tufnell Park Underground StationNorthern

8 min walk

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Kentish Town West Rail StationMildmay

8 min walk

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Gospel Oak Rail StationMildmay · Suffragette

11 min walk

🚌3 bus routes · 8 stops within 400m

Walkability score

118

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

0.7 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

36 min

London Bridge

37 min

Victoria

31 min

Waterloo

43 min

Canary Wharf

27 min

City ★

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Good for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Not yet inspected · 2 min walk

KS2: 107.7

—

Secondary

Acland Burghley School

Not yet inspected · 9 min walk

P8: -0.29A8: 50.8

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Not inspected · 27 min walk

11 primaries · 3 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterLOW

Low

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 23.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

NoiseVERY HIGH

road · Rail Lden: 55 dB

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 2.6 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB9% green spaceTree canopy: 64%

Nearest SSSI: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI — 2.7 km

Energy

Solar: 849 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

4 PECKWATER STREET, KENTISH TOWN, NW5 2UP

2 min walk

82%

Recommend GP

82%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest A&EWHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST · 1.7 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%74.5%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 5/10

Around average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 16,230 nationally

1,875

Est. population

11,092/km²

73%

Employed

67%

Degree educated

£44,800

Median income

4.8%

Claimant rate

Urban coreHigh densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1816%

18–3435%

35–4925%

50–6416%

65+8%

Tenure

Own outright11%

Own (mortgage)16%

Private rent52%

Social rent20%

Shared ownership1%

Rent free0%

Ethnicity

White British47%

White Other25%

Asian9%

Black7%

Mixed7%

Other5%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional54%

Routine / semi-routine12%

No car household70%

Unemployed4%

No qualifications8%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 52%Social rent 20%

vs. London

Income vs London+6.7%

Price vs London-41.3%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLabour and Co-operative Party

Ward majority vote24.1%

Ward turnout50%

Election year2026

MPSir Keir Starmer (Labour)

MP majority11,572

ConstituencyHolborn and St Pancras

Councillors

Sylvia Ann McNamaraLabour and Co-operative Party

James Samuel SlaterLabour and Co-operative Party

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

268

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketLondis · 553 m

1 tennis courts3 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

86m

Post office

Nearby shops

Sami's Off Licence170 m

Leverton Stores204 m

Leighton Food Centre323 m

Arvi Food & Wine500 m

Nearby cafes

Lilac8 m

Hopper Coffee44 m

Mem's Cafe81 m

Fruit Bowl89 m

Nearby restaurants

Berberè3 m

Delicious by Franco66 m

Kentish Delight67 m

Babuji69 m

Nearby pubs

The Assembly House15 m

The Bull & Gate107 m

The Parakeet151 m

The Pineapple214 m

Nearby gyms

The Form Room218 m

PureGym467 m

Kentish Town Sports Centre514 m

Crossfit Tufnell Park598 m

Nearby pharmacies

Eico Pharmacy532 m

Biotech Pharmacy1.1 km

Nearby health

Dentist & Hygienist90 m

Guy Gold Performance Centre220 m

James Wigg Group Practice553 m

Prince Of Wales Medical Centre681 m

Food hygiene (5-star)48% of 219

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