Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North West London
NW5 (Kentish Town): crime, schools, stations and house prices
NW5 (Kentish Town) is a postcode district in North West London, covered by Camden and Islington. Homes sold for a median of £632,568 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 7.0% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 14 schools with an NW5 postcode, and the nearest stations include Kentish Town, Kentish Town West and Gospel Oak.
House prices in NW5
240 homes sold in NW5 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £632,568. That's 7.0% lower than the 12 months before (£680,000). 11 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 169 | £535,000 |
| Terraced houses | 40 | £1,544,750 |
| Semi-detached houses | 10 | £1,771,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2 Brookfield Park, NW5 1ER | Detached | £2,500,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat A, 26 Gillies Street, NW5 4DN | Flat | £492,500 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Lower Ground Floor Flat, 154 Leighton Road, NW5 2RE | Flat | £562,500 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 102, 39 - 51 Highgate Road, NW5 1RT | Flat | £550,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Flat 8, 1 Willingham Terrace, NW5 2ER | Flat | £365,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 31c Caversham Road, NW5 2DR | Flat | £730,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 31c Caversham Road, NW5 2DR | Flat | £730,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 3a Gilden Crescent, NW5 4QA | Flat | £430,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Flat 2, 4 Highgate Road, NW5 1NR | Flat | £900,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Flat 17, 2 Vicars Road, NW5 4AA | Flat | £615,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in NW5
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26% |
| Vehicle crime | 8% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Public order | 7% |
| Burglary | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 29 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in NW5 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (12,798 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in NW5
14 open schools have an NW5 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torriano Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 450 |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 375 |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 233 |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 224 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 114 |
Secondary schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acland Burghley School | Community school | 11-18 | 1252 |
| Parliament Hill School | Community school | 11-18 | 1191 |
| The Camden School for Girls | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 1108 |
| William Ellis School | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 771 |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 550 |
Special and other schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres | Other independent school | 3-16 | 684 |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue | Other independent school | 3-11 | 94 |
| Wildwood Nature School | Other independent school | 4-11 | 20 |
| LaSWAP Sixth Form | Sixth form centres | 16-19 |
Stations near NW5
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Kentish Town | 0.3 mi |
| Kentish Town West | 0.3 mi |
| Gospel Oak | 0.4 mi |
| Tufnell Park | 0.5 mi |
| Chalk Farm | 0.6 mi |
| Camden Road | 0.7 mi |
| Archway | 1 mi |
| Upper Holloway | 1 mi |
Council and wards
NW5 is covered by Camden and Islington. Wards include Gospel Oak, Haverstock, Highgate, Junction, Kentish Town North and Kentish Town South.
Frequently asked questions
Is NW5 a safe area to live?
NW5 (Kentish Town) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in NW5?
The median sale price in NW5 (Kentish Town) was £632,568 across 240 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 7.0% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near NW5?
The nearest stations to the centre of NW5 are Kentish Town (0.3 mi), Kentish Town West (0.3 mi), Gospel Oak (0.4 mi) and Tufnell Park (0.5 mi).
How many schools are there in NW5?
There are 14 open schools with an NW5 postcode, including 5 primary and 5 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers NW5?
NW5 is covered by Camden and Islington councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.