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NW5 Postcode


NW5 is one of 13 NW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London

The postcode district is located in the NW London - NW postal area , NW5 has a population of 30,259 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 1.17 square miles (3.02 square kilometers or 746.67 acres).

A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of NW5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.

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Map of the NW5 Postcode District

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Where is the NW5 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to NW5

Town Distance (miles) Direction
City of London 3.66 SE
City of Westminster 3.82 SSE
Borehamwood 8.94 NW
Potters Bar 9.92 NNW
Waltham Cross 10.33 NNE
Chigwell 10.62 ENE
Cheshunt 11.19 NNE
Bushey 11.23 NW
Waltham Abbey 11.54 NE
Radlett 11.58 NW
Loughton 11.60 NE
Watford 12.75 WNW
Ewell 14.84 SSW
Hatfield 14.89 NNW
Epping 14.91 NE
Sunbury-on-Thames 14.99 SW
Rickmansworth 15.02 WNW
Hoddesdon 15.25 NNE
Esher 15.89 SW
St Albans 15.96 NNW

The post town for this district is LONDON.

Postcode Information for District NW5 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 636)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
Camden LONDON NW5 2 201
Camden LONDON NW5 1 181
Camden LONDON NW5 4 143
Camden LONDON NW5 3 105
Islington LONDON NW5 1 6

Retail and Shopping in NW5

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
KENTISH TOWN ROAD LONDON 100 NW5 2AB View on Google Maps
FORTESS ROAD LONDON 64 NW5 2HL View on Google Maps
QUEENS CRESCENT LONDON 50 NW5 4ED View on Google Maps
MALDEN ROAD LONDON 30 NW5 3HG View on Google Maps
HIGHGATE ROAD LONDON 25 NW5 1PB View on Google Maps
CHETWYND ROAD LONDON 9 NW5 1DJ View on Google Maps
PRINCE OF WALES ROAD LONDON 9 NW5 3LH View on Google Maps
DARTMOUTH PARK HILL LONDON 6 NW5 1HL View on Google Maps
SOUTHAMPTON ROAD LONDON 6 NW5 4JS View on Google Maps

The primary settlement in the NW5 postcode district is Camden, which is located in the county of Greater London. The most significant Post Town in this postcode district is London.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Camden London Boro (877 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (6 postal codes).

The NW5 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.

The NW5 Postcode shares a border with N6 (HORNSEY, LONDON), NW3 (LONDON), N19 (ISLINGTON), N7 (ISLINGTON) and NW1 (LONDON).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the NW5 District

map showing postcode sectors within the NW5 district
NW5 1NW5 2NW5 3NW5 4
Where the NW5 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the NW5 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the NW5 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
A word cloud for the NW5 postcode
A word cloud showing place names in the postal district
Map of the district

Dentists in the NW5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Dental Surgery 34 MALDEN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 3HH GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 Ace Dental 158 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2AG GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
3 Dental Surgery 139 FORTESS ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2HR GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
4 Dental Surgery 333 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2TJ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
5 Kentish Town Dental Surgery 50 MALDEN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 3HG GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
6 Kentish Town Health Centre 2 BARTHOLOMEW ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2AJ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
7 Gospel Oak Health Centre LISMORE CIRCUS , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 4QD GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
8 Ace Dental 158 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2AG GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
9 Kt Dental 230-234 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , NW5 2AB GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the NW5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Prince Of Wales Group Surgery , LONDON , NW5 3LN GP PRACTICE
2 Caversham Group Practice , KENTISH TOWN , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2UP GP PRACTICE
3 James Wigg Practice , 2 BARTHOLOMEW ROAD , LONDON , NW5 2BX GP PRACTICE
4 Parliament Hill Surgery , LONDON , NW5 1TR GP PRACTICE
5 Queens Crescent Practice , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 4EB GP PRACTICE
6 Junction Medical Practice (site 2) , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 1HL BRANCH SURGERY
7 Peckwater Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 , LONDON , NW5 2TX BRANCH SURGERY
8 James Wigg Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service , 2 BARTHOLOMEW ROAD , LONDON , NW5 2BX BRANCH SURGERY

Chemists in the NW5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Dh Roberts Chemists 165 FORTESS ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2HR PHARMACY
2 Boots 196 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2AE PHARMACY
3 Sandylight Ltd 131 QUEENS CRESCENT , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 4EG PHARMACY
4 Fine Pharmacy 86 QUEENS CRESCENT , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 4EB PHARMACY
5 Eico Pharmacy 97 HIGHGATE ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 1TR PHARMACY
6 Camden Pharmacy 21-23 MALDEN ROAD , KENTISH TOWN , LONDON , NW5 3HY PHARMACY
7 Wellcare Pharmacy 321 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , KENTISH TOWN , LONDON , NW5 2TJ PHARMACY

Opticians in the NW5 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (KENTISH TOWN) 271 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , KENTISH TOWN , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2JS OPTICAL SITE
2 NICHOLAS K TAYLOR 308 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2TH OPTICAL SITE
3 QUEENS CRESCENT EYECARE LIMITED 58 QUEENS CRESCENT , KENTISH TOWN , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 4EE OPTICAL SITE
4 BETTERSPECS 210 KENTISH TOWN ROAD , LONDON , GREATER LONDON , NW5 2AD OPTICAL SITE

Schools in the Sector

Parliament Hill School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Highgate Road , London
Postcode: NW5 1RL

Headteacher: Ms Sarah Creasey (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

William Ellis School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Highgate Road , London
Postcode: NW5 1RN

Headteacher: Ms Izzy Jones (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Highgate Road , London
Postcode: NW5 1RP

Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Fegan (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Acland Burghley School

Phase: Secondary

Address: Burghley Road , London
Postcode: NW5 1UJ

Headteacher: Mr Nicholas John (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Camden School for Girls

Phase: Secondary

Address: Sandall Road , London
Postcode: NW5 2DB

Headteacher: Mrs Kateryna Law (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Lupton Street , Tufnell Park , London
Postcode: NW5 2JA

Headteacher: Ms Sally Hill and Natalie Stevenson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Torriano Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Torriano Avenue , Kentish Town , London
Postcode: NW5 2SJ

Headteacher: Ms Helen Bruckdorfer (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Islip Street , London
Postcode: NW5 2TU

Headteacher: Mr James Vincent Humphries (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Holmes Road , London
Postcode: NW5 3AH

Headteacher: Mrs Emma O'Reilly (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

College Francais Bilingue De Londres

Phase: Not applicable

Address: 87 Holmes Road , Kentish Town , London
Postcode: NW5 3AX

Headteacher: Mr David Gassian (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Rhyl Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Rhyl Street , London
Postcode: NW5 3HB

Headteacher: Ms Helen Connor (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Carlton Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Grafton Road , London
Postcode: NW5 4AX

Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Phelan (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

St Dominic's Catholic Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Southampton Road , London
Postcode: NW5 4JS

Headteacher: Jennifer O'Prey (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

Kentish Town
CRS Code: KTN

Operator: LT

Line: East Midland Main Line

Company: LUL Bakerloo Line

Kentish Town West
CRS Code: KTW

Operator: LO

Line: North London Line

Company: London Overground

Gospel Oak
CRS Code: GPO

Operator: LO

Line: North London Line|East Midland Main Line|Gospel Oak to Barking line

Company: London Overground

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M1 J1

Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.89

Average Driving Distance: 5.70

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 833

M1 J4

Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.90

Average Driving Distance: 10.08

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 21

M4 J2

Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.45

Average Driving Distance: 11.60

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 833

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Weather Forecast for Camden Town

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%ENE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%NNE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 4.00%W 7 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%WSW 4 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 5.00%SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 42.00%SSE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 76.00%SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 86.00%S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 89.00%S 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 92.00%SSW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 88.00%SSW 20 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 64.00%SSW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 61.00%SSW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 84.00%SSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 80.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 60.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 76.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 25.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 19.00%SW 11 mph

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
NW5 1Kentish Town Sdelivery Office
NW5 2Kentish Town Sdelivery Office
NW5 3Kentish Town Sdelivery Office
NW5 4Kentish Town Sdelivery Office
Postcode Format
NW5 - X X X
NW5 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Tourist Attractions

We found 1 visitor attractions.

Kentish Town City Farm
Farms
Farm / Rare Breeds / Farm Animals
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Street List for the NW5 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£1,252 £1,600 £1,426
1 £1,667 £6,502 £2,602
2 £2,145 £6,738 £3,105
3 £2,600 £5,800 £3,594
4 £3,200 £15,167 £6,253
5 £4,200 £5,499 £5,060

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£50,000 £350,000 £200,000
1 £260,000 £700,000 £436,090
2 £360,000 £1,500,000 £715,786
3 £450,000 £1,650,000 £876,363
4 £550,000 £4,450,000 £2,245,172
5 £1,450,000 £4,000,000 £2,430,000
7 £2,075,000 £2,075,000 £2,075,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Dexters Kentish Town & CamdenKentish Town & CamdenDexters274 Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AA020 7483 6391
Foxtons CamdenCamdenFoxtons120 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN020 3907 2633
Dexters Dartmouth Park & Tufnell ParkDartmouth Park & Tufnell ParkDexters64 Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1DE020 7284 0101
Olivers Town Kentish Town - SalesKentish Town - SalesOlivers Town189 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2JU020 3879 5571
Buchanan Rae Wilson Dartmouth ParkDartmouth ParkBuchanan Rae Wilson141 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1LE020 3835 3691

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £2,750,0002 £3,750,0001 £2,110,0001 £1,365,0002
Semi-Detached £2,050,10010 £2,316,45812 £2,037,8339 £1,840,04511
Terraced £1,362,01844 £1,312,07740 £1,266,73856 £1,313,90867
Flats £625,456183 £625,342232 £621,658209 £566,485260