Postcode Area Analysis

NW5 2JA postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW5 2JA, covering Kentish Town North, 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 score25High Change Pressure
30-day activity53events in the last month
Crime trend-12%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD5England small-area context
Population density11,480people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW5 2JA

The strongest current signal for NW5 2JA 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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Listed Building Consent at 70 Fortess Road London Camden NW5 2HG

Listed Building Consent. Refurbishment of roof including re-rendering/cladding of parapet wall and internal works to joists, stud walls, timbers, provision of ventilation/insualtion.

19 Mar 2026 • 103 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at 70 Fortess Road London Camden NW5 2HG

Full Planning Permission. Refurbishment of roof including re-rendering/cladding of parapet wall (see also 2025/4425/LBC for Listed Building Consent for the same works and internal works at roof level)

18 Mar 2026 • 103 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 57, LEVERTON STREET, LONDON, NW5 2NX

Householder Application. Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension (set back 1.4m from the existing rear building line) and erection of a mansard roof extension (retaining the historic ‘V-shape’ butterfly profile).

20 Feb 2026 • 140 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at 102 Fortess Road London NW5 2HJ

Full Planning Permission. Conversion of the property to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including a part single, part two-storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer windows to the front and rear elevations, creation front balcony at loft level, and replacement of window on the front elevation.

3 Feb 2026 • 57 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at Flat A 55 Leverton Street London NW5 2NX

Full Planning Permission. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, re-construction of rear garden boundary wall, replacement of a ground floor rear window with an access door, replacement of a side door with a window, insertion of two rooflights and reinstatement of front sash windows.

3 Feb 2026 • 147 m • Camden Planning
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(CA) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s) at 16 Lady Margaret Road London NW5 2XS

(CA) Notification of Emergency Works to Dead/Dangerous Tree(s). DD 5 Day Notice REAR GARDEN: 1 x Poplar (Populus spp.) (T1) - Crown reduction to Previous Reduction Points (Monolith).

13 Mar 2026 • 254 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW5 2JA

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.

census

Camden 003

31% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 72%, Asian 9%, Black 6.7%, Mixed 7.4%, Other 5%.

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 2JA

What does the NW5 2JA report include?

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

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

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

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW5 2JA?

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 2JA?

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 2DB | NW1 8AH

Open the full live report for NW5 2JA

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.

NW5 2JA postcode guide: crime, planning and area data | LocaleIQ