Postcode Area Analysis

NW5 1EL postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW5 1EL, covering Highgate, Camden, London. It brings together recent local activity, deprivation context, and Census signals so a renter, buyer, or parent can get a quick area read before opening the full interactive report.

Area score30High Change Pressure
30-day activity49events in the last month
Crime trend-5%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD7England small-area context
Population density2,561people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW5 1EL

The strongest current signal for NW5 1EL is: Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Recent activity is summarised below so search visitors can see the type of evidence behind the score before they switch into the interactive report.

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Householder Application at 27 Chetwynd Road London NW5 1BX

Householder Application. Erection of single storey side/rear infill extension at ground floor level

12 Mar 2026 • 322 m • Camden Planning
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Listed Building Consent at Boundary Wall to Hylda Court Hylda Court 3-5 St Albans Road London NW5 1RE

Listed Building Consent. Partial demolition and alterations to boundary wall behind Hylda Court bordering La Sainte Union Catholic School

5 Mar 2026 • 148 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 51 Woodsome Road London NW5 1SA

Householder Application. Erection of a single-storey rear infill extension, alterations to rooflights and windows. Replacement of the existing outbuilding. Timber windows will be replaced on a like-for-like basis.

28 Jan 2026 • 103 m • Camden Planning
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Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 4 Dartmouth Park Road London NW5 1SY

Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. REAR GARDEN: 1 x Eucalyptus (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous points.

16 Mar 2026 • 280 m • Camden Planning
planning

Householder Application at 43 Croftdown Road London NW5 1EL

Householder Application. Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to the lower ground floor rear closet wing extension and installation of bin and bike store in front garden.

29 Dec 2025 • 45 m • Camden Planning
planning

Householder Application at 43 Croftdown Road London NW5 1EL

Householder Application. Erection of single-storey extension to side elevation at ground floor.

23 Dec 2025 • 45 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW5 1EL

LocaleIQ pairs live change signals with official deprivation and Census area context. This helps search visitors understand whether a postcode looks quieter, denser, more rented, or more pressured before they open the interactive report.

deprivation

Decile 7/10 in England

Falls in decile 7 of 10 within England.

census

Camden 001

18% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 81.6%, Asian 4.1%, Black 3.5%, Mixed 5.8%, Other 4.9%.

Coverage for Camden

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planning

Planning records are available in the current search radius.

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hmo

HMO licensing records are available in the current search radius.

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crime

Monthly street-level police archive from LocaleIQ storage, with live API fallback when the archive month has not been ingested yet.

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roadworks

England-wide roadworks will appear once the scheduled Street Manager crawler has ingested the area around this postcode.

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FAQs about NW5 1EL

What does the NW5 1EL report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around NW5 1EL. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Camden.

How often is the NW5 1EL page refreshed?

The HTML report is regenerated from live or cached upstream data on a rolling basis. This page was last built on 28 Mar 2026 and each source shows its own freshness note.

Can I compare NW5 1EL with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare NW5 1EL against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW5 1EL?

Decile 7/10 in England. LocaleIQ shows deprivation as within-nation context only, so it should not be used as a direct comparison between different UK nations.

Does LocaleIQ show Census context for NW5 1EL?

Yes. LocaleIQ attaches Census 2021 MSOA context such as population density, tenure mix, and median age where that postcode can be matched to an area profile.

Nearby postcode reports: NW5 2TA | NW5 1PB

Open the full live report for NW5 1EL

The interactive experience adds filters, route modelling, comparison mode, and direct links to source records. Use the live map for deeper analysis before you rent, buy, or shortlist.