Postcode Area Analysis

NW5 2DB postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW5 2DB, covering Kentish Town South, 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 score11High Change Pressure
30-day activity95events in the last month
Crime trend-8%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD5England small-area context
Population density16,229people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW5 2DB

The strongest current signal for NW5 2DB 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 57 Camden Mews London Camden NW1 9BY

Householder Application. Extensions to existing house including: part single / part two storey front and rear extensions, and additional 'set-back' flat roofed second storey and provision of bin/bicycle stores and landscaped areas.

18 Mar 2026 • 142 m • Camden Planning
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Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area at 78 Bartholomew Road London NW5 2AL

Notification of Intended Works to Tree(s) in a Conservation Area. FRONT GARDEN: 1 x Cotoneaster (T1) - Reduce height by 0.75m - 1m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m - 1.25m. Reshape accordingly.

9 Mar 2026 • 105 m • Camden Planning
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Non Material Amendments at 80B Camden Mews London NW1 9BX

Non Material Amendments. Non-material amendment to planning permission 2025/2471/P dated 25/07/2025 for 'Erection of single storey rear extension, erection of rear dormer, insertion of new door and replacement of door and cladding on second floor front elevation, replacement of garage door with new window opening associated with garage conversion, insertion of front rooflights, replacement front door with new canopy, replacement of windows on all elevations' NAMELY to amend the colour of the window and door frames.

7 Mar 2026 • 319 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at Flat A 10 Sandall Road London NW5 2AP

Full Planning Permission. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.

3 Feb 2026 • 72 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at Flat A 78 Caversham Road London Camden NW5 2DN

Full Planning Permission. Alterations to amend glass roof rear extension to a flat roof with 2 skylights and change aluminium sliding doors to Heritage style aluminium french doors.

23 Feb 2026 • 289 m • Camden Planning
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Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) at 98 Flat B Gaisford Street London Camden NW5 2EH

Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing). Use of external access and balcony with railings as a terrace

12 Mar 2026 • 249 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW5 2DB

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 5/10 in England

Falls in decile 5 of 10 within England.

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Camden 015

33% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 73.2%, Asian 9%, Black 6.2%, Mixed 7.7%, Other 3.8%.

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

Roadworks records are available in the current search radius across the England-wide Street Manager feed.

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FAQs about NW5 2DB

What does the NW5 2DB report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around NW5 2DB. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Camden.

How often is the NW5 2DB 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 2DB with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare NW5 2DB against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW5 2DB?

Decile 5/10 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 2DB?

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: NW1 8AH | NW1 7BU

Open the full live report for NW5 2DB

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.