Postcode report
N19 5DD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About N19 5DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
N19 5DD is a postcode in Kentish Town North, Camden, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N19 5DD, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N19 5DD are jobs and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N19 5DD is based on Islington 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,786 residents, 12,395 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 44% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near N19 5DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £620k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N19 5DD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N19 5DD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N19 5DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,061 planning applications, 11 HMO licences, 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N19 5DD
Is N19 5DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N19 5DD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N19 5DD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N19 5DD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N19 5DD?
LocaleIQ matched N19 5DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N19 5DD?
The latest median sold price is £620k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N19 5DD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,061 planning records, 11 HMO licences, 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.