Postcode Area Analysis

NW5 4BX postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around NW5 4BX, covering Gospel Oak, 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 score19High Change Pressure
30-day activity97events in the last month
Crime trend-7%versus the previous published month
Live data layers4sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD2England small-area context
Population density14,951people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near NW5 4BX

The strongest current signal for NW5 4BX 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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Approval of Details at 234 - 240 Grafton Road London NW5 4UA

Approval of Details. Details pursuant to condition 6 (Living roof), 9 (Tree protection), 10 (Landscaping), 11 (Replacement tree planting) and 12 (Cycle parking) of planning permission ref. 2024/4574/P dated 21/01/2026 (for: Erection of mansard roof extension to accommodate 1 x one bedroom and 1 x two bedroom dwellings; erection of a part one part two storey semi-detached one bedroom dwelling within rear garden to Dale Road; new cycle storage within rear garden, installation of 1 x ASHP in rear garden and 2 x ASHP on mansard roof of terrace, alterations to front boundary treatment.)

2 Mar 2026 • 226 m • Camden Planning
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Full Planning Permission at 166 Grafton Road London Camden NW5 4BA

Full Planning Permission. Erection of a mansard style roof extension to existing second floor flat.

16 Feb 2026 • 124 m • Camden Planning
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Approval of Details at Basement Flat 30 Inkerman Road London NW5 3BT

Approval of Details. Details pursuant to Condition 5 (landscaping details) of planning permission 2025/5534/P dated 06/02/2026 for "Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, formation of a roof terrace with associated railings above the extension, and replacement of doors and windows to front elevation at basement level."

10 Mar 2026 • 394 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 16 Woodyard Close London NW5 4BX

Householder Application. Erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing outrigger.

5 Dec 2025 • 15 m • Camden Planning
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Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) at 34 Prince Of Wales Road London NW5 3LG

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed). Rear extension and erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden.

10 Mar 2026 • 523 m • Camden Planning
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Householder Application at 19 Bassett Street London NW5 4PG

Householder Application. Removal of the existing butterfly roof and construction of a new roof at a higher level, with a roof terrace at the front.

16 Mar 2026 • 415 m • Camden Planning

Area context around NW5 4BX

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 2/10 in England

Among the most deprived 20% of small areas in England.

census

Camden 007

21% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 55%, Asian 18.1%, Black 14.3%, Mixed 6.8%, Other 5.8%.

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 4BX

What does the NW5 4BX report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around NW5 4BX. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Camden.

How often is the NW5 4BX 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 4BX with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare NW5 4BX against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for NW5 4BX?

Decile 2/10 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 4BX?

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 4BX

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.