Postcode Area Analysis

NW5 2NG postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW5 2NG, 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 score23High Change Pressure
30-day activity59events in the last month
Crime trend-16%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD3England small-area context
Population density14,812people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW5 2NG

The strongest current signal for NW5 2NG 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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(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 • 38 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 • 145 m • Camden Planning
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Approval of Details at 40 Leighton Road London NW5 2QE

Approval of Details. Details for Conditions 4 (Tree Protection) and 6 (Green Roof) for application 2024/5150/P (dated 30/12/2024) for 'Erection of a first floor rear extension with rear window, new window and green roof at first floor level, new front railings, new juliette blacony to the rear, replacement of windows to the front and rear, new rooflights on the rear roofslope and alterations to fenestrations.'

17 Feb 2026 • 171 m • Camden Planning
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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 • 228 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 • 228 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 15 Torriano Cottages Torriano Avenue London NW5 2TA

Householder Application. Erection of first floor studio extension, replacement of rooftop conservatory, replacement of windows, fenestration improvements, new air source heat pump, internal alterations, removal of shed and landscape enhancements.

5 Mar 2026 • 335 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW5 2NG

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 3/10 in England

Falls in decile 3 of 10 within England.

census

Camden 009

28% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 48.6%, Asian 20.8%, Black 16.6%, Mixed 5.9%, Other 8.1%.

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 2NG

What does the NW5 2NG report include?

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

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

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

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW5 2NG?

Decile 3/10 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 2NG?

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 2NG

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.