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NW5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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NW5 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £939,563
1yr change ▼ 3.8%
Crime 268% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£939,563

▼ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

227% above national avg

Crime Rate

299.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

268% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in NW5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NW5 is £939,563, which is 28% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in NW5 cost 227.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NW5 have fallen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,407,750 4
Semi-detached £2,420,167 33
Terraced £1,552,778 160
Flat £608,842 604
All types £939,563 855

5-Year Price History

£883K £914K £945K £976K £1008K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NW5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 299.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NW5 has a crime rate significantly 268% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
70.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
19.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
65.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
80.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NW5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NW5 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rhyl Community Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Torriano Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Eleanor Palmer Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

216,943

Population

62

Median Age

14%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
14.0%
Private rent
33.0%
Social rent
34.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NW5 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NW5 is collected by Camden. The Band D rate is £1,900/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

NW

NW5 — LONDON

Area Summary

NW5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£939,563, 227% above national average), higher-than-average crime (268% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NW5 LONDON

What is the average house price in NW5 LONDON?
The average house price in NW5 (LONDON) is £939,563, based on 855 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 227% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is NW5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in NW5 is above the national average (299.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (70.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (65.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NW5 LONDON?
The population of NW5 (LONDON) is approximately 216,943 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 14% of homes are owner-occupied, 33% are privately rented, and 34% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NW5?
The average broadband download speed in NW5 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NW5 LONDON?
There are 14 schools in or near NW5. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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