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NW5 4DY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Camden
LocaleIQ report for NW5 4DY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for NW5 4DY
Generated 26 Apr 2026NW5 4DY sits in Gospel Oak, Camden. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (8/100). 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 8/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+6% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,951 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 23327 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 33 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 280 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabHouseholder Application at 56 Coity Road London NW5 4RY
Householder Application. Retrospective application for an increase in the depth of the side extension, including the introduction of stepped access, and alterations to the material finish of the boundary wall on the flank elevation.
20 Apr 2026 - 148 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at Flat 1st And 2nd Floor 92 Queen's Crescent London NW5 4DY
Full Planning Permission. Erection of a mansard style roof extension with 2 front dormers.
15 Apr 2026 - 5 m - Camden Planning
Variation or Removal of Condition(s) at 20 Vicar's Road London Camden NW5 4NL
Variation or Removal of Condition(s). Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) granted under planning reference 2020/0625/P dated 13/07/2022 (for Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two new residential dwellings), namely amendment to the front side and ground floor rear roof, addition of solar panels and railing over rear ground floor roof.
9 Apr 2026 - 284 m - Camden Planning
Full Planning Permission at 8-9 Spring Place London NW5 3ER
Full Planning Permission. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site erecting a part six, part four and part three storey building to provide 13 homes (Class C3) with associated bin and bike stores, plant equipment and PV array. Associated landscaping
25 Mar 2026 - 237 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 - 463 m - Camden Planning
Licensed HMO at 98 Queen's Crescent London NW5 4DY
Additional HMO Licence for up to 4 residents.
23 Mar 2026 - 0 m - Camden HMO Register
Historic application at 163 Malden Road London NW5 4HT
Historic application. Conversion of single storey retail outlet to one bedroom ground floor flat and rear garden. No Structural changes are proposed and the front facade is to be retained with street facing glazing to be obscured min 1.8m + FFL.
16 Apr 2026 - 316 m - Camden Planning
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 - 263 m - Camden Planning
Nearby context for NW5 4DY
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Common questions about NW5 4DY
Is NW5 4DY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 8/100 (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 4DY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NW5 4DY?
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 4DY?
LocaleIQ matched NW5 4DY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.