Postcode report
NW1 5DR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NW1 5DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW1 5DR is a postcode in Regent's Park, Westminster, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NW1 5DR, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW1 5DR are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 NW1 5DR is based on Westminster 009 Census 2021. It covers 14,483 residents, 23,792 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 14% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 58% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NW1 5DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £332k from 10 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW1 5DR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 NW1 5DR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NW1 5DR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 69 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 NW1 5DR
Is NW1 5DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 11% 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 NW1 5DR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW1 5DR?
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 NW1 5DR?
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 NW1 5DR?
LocaleIQ matched NW1 5DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW1 5DR?
The latest median sold price is £332k based on 10 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW1 5DR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 69 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.