Postcode report
NW5 1BH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Camden
About NW5 1BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NW5 1BH 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 NW5 1BH, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NW5 1BH are health and housing, while property market signals 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 NW5 1BH is based on Camden 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,809 residents, 11,480 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 28% 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 8/10.
For property prices near NW5 1BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NW5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £467k from 58 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NW5 1BH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 NW5 1BH 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 NW5 1BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,066 planning applications, 53 HMO licences, 23 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 NW5 1BH
Is NW5 1BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% 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 NW5 1BH?
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 NW5 1BH?
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 NW5 1BH?
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 NW5 1BH?
LocaleIQ matched NW5 1BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NW5 1BH?
The latest median sold price is £467k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NW5 1BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,066 planning records, 53 HMO licences, 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.