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NW5 1JJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW5 1JJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW5 1JJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW5 1JJ sits in Highgate, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (11/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 11/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+7% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,561 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 8695 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 21 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 84 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility asset works on Carriageway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 - 91 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
New service connection on Footway, Carriageway
New service connection (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 95 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Non Material Amendments at 49 Dartmouth Park Hill London NW5 1JD
Non Material Amendments. Amendments (changes to window and door arrangement and omission of rooflight) to planning permission 2025/2496/P dated 19/08/2025 for the demolition of existing garage and shed and erection of a replacement garage with green roof.
17 Apr 2026 - 249 m - Camden Planning
Councils Own Approval of Details at Chester Road Hostel 2 Chester Road London N19 5BP
Councils Own Approval of Details. Details pursuant to condition 3 (Details, Materials and Samples) of planning permission ref. 2020/3461/P dated 11/05/2021 for redevelopment of the site to include demolition of existing hostel building and the erection of a new hostel building (sui generis) formed of 3 x part 3, part 4 storey blocks with 2 x external stairwells arranged around a central courtyard. Associated works include installation of plant equipment, access arrangements and tree and landscaping works.
14 Apr 2026 - 355 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at Flats A & B 51 Croftdown Road London Camden NW5 1EL
Full Planning Permission. Flat A (Ground Floor): Right-hand wing wall is to be set back, and a new window introduced, existing windows and sliding doors are to be replaced with traditional timber French doors. Flat B (First Floor): A side extension incorporating front and rear terraces accessed via three new timber French doors and an additional side window.
14 Apr 2026 - 335 m - Camden Planning
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) at 37 Dartmouth Park Avenue London NW5 1JL
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed). Removal of rear chimney breast and stack, removal of external staircase to rear, and installation of new windows on rear elevation.
14 Apr 2026 - 50 m - Camden Planning
Licensed HMO at 1 Bramshill Gardens London NW5 1JJ
Additional HMO Licence for up to 6 residents.
26 Mar 2026 - 0 m - Camden HMO Register
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 11 Dartmouth Park Avenue London NW5 1JL
Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Robinia pseudoacacia (False Acacia) (T1) - Prune back to previous reduction points and remove 1 x Robinia branch growng into neighbour's Cypress tree.
15 Apr 2026 - 221 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW5 1JJ
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Common questions about NW5 1JJ
Is NW5 1JJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 11/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NW5 1JJ?
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 1JJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NW5 1JJ?
LocaleIQ matched NW5 1JJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.