Postcode local report
NW5 2LL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW5 2LL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW5 2LL
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW5 2LL sits in Kentish Town South, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (9/100). 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 9/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-6% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,812 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 19080 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 32 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 341 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
17 May 2026 - 19 May 2026 - 283 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Approval of Details at Fusion House 28 Rochester Place London NW1 9DF
Approval of Details. Details pursuant to condition 7 (Drawings and specifications) and 9 (Living roof) of planning permission ref. 2024/5705/P dated 17/12/2025 (for: Change of use of first floor from offices (Class E) to residential use (Class C3) to provide 9x residential flats, external alterations to elevations to form new and alter existing windows, creation of outdoor terrace including erection of associated balustrade to north west elevation over ground floor roof.)
22 Apr 2026 - 350 m - Camden Planning
Householder Application at 8 Cathcart Street London Camden NW5 3BL
Householder Application. Lower ground floor rear extension and creation of front lightwell, replacement windows, changes to rear fenestration and associated works including privacy screen, new side boundary fencing and replacement front railings and steps.
21 Apr 2026 - 386 m - Camden Planning
Approval of Details (Listed Building) at 19 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG
Approval of Details (Listed Building). Approval of Details Pursuant to Condition 5 (Joinery Details) of Planning Permission Ref: 2024/5660/P and Listed Building Consent Ref: 2025/0006/L dated 11/02/2025 "Erection of ground floor infill extension, including internal reconfiguration and refurbishment."
9 Apr 2026 - 183 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at 34 Prince Of Wales Road London Camden NW5 3LG
Full Planning Permission. Erection of part single/part two storey rear extension and change of use of house into three flats. Erection of replacement of rear outbuilding.
7 Apr 2026 - 326 m - Camden Planning
Highway repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL). Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 437 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Disconnection or alteration of supply on Footway
Disconnection or alteration of supply (Works planned) promoted by CADENT GAS LIMITED. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
6 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 - 240 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Full Planning Permission at Flat B 3 Healey Street London NW1 8SR
Full Planning Permission. Erection of a rear dormer and insertion of three rooflights to front roofslope.
21 Apr 2026 - 314 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW5 2LL
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Common questions about NW5 2LL
Is NW5 2LL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 9/100 (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 2LL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW5 2LL?
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 2LL?
LocaleIQ matched NW5 2LL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.