Postcode NW5 2SH (Camden)

Map showing NW5 2SH and nearby postcodes

The postcode NW5 2SH is located in Camden, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NW5 2SH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NW5 2SH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NW5 2SH as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.

The closest road name to NW5 2SH is Torriano Cottages which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Brecknock Road and is 173 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 505 m away at Kentish Town Underground Station The closest railway station is Kentish Town Rail Station, 462 m away.

The closest primary school to NW5 2SH (for ages 11 and under) is Torriano Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on September 19, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Camden School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2007 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of NW5 2SH is Hurrican Room and is 2.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on June 4, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Creams and is 2.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 15, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for NW5 2SH is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Camden is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NW5 2SH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NW5 2SH, and the approximate distance away.

Torriano Cottages 18 m
Torriano Mews 79 m
Torriano Avenue 105 m
Dowdney Close 120 m
Charlton King's Road 133 m
Leighton Grove 150 m
Leighton Road 167 m
Leighton Crescent 178 m
Leighton Place 212 m
Willingham Terrace 213 m
Hargrave Place 215 m
Oseney Crescent 225 m
Brecon Mews 245 m
Bartholomew Road 248 m
Willingham Terrace 259 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NW5 2SH

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NW5 2SH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
89 m
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(December 8, 2017)
413 m
The Camden School for Girls Outstanding
(December 6, 2007)
498 m
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
501 m
Eleanor Palmer Primary School Outstanding
(October 19, 2011)
592 m
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Good
(November 20, 2019)
665 m
College Francais Bilingue De Londres Outstanding
(June 28, 2018)
862 m
Acland Burghley School Good
(March 7, 2018)
893 m
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.05 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
1.08 km
Hawley Primary School Good
(February 28, 2019)
1.12 km
Camden Centre for Learning (CCfL) Special School Good
(May 3, 2017)
1.15 km
Rhyl Community Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
1.23 km
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Good
(December 7, 2016)
1.3 km
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
1.31 km
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.37 km
La Petite Ecole Bilingue Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.39 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.41 km
Gospel Oak Primary School Outstanding
(October 20, 2021)
1.44 km
Parliament Hill School Good
(February 20, 2018)
1.44 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NW5 2SH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hurrican Room Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
June 4, 2019
2.35 km
Casa Mamma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 11, 2018
2.38 km
Costcut Express Retailers - other 4
Good
June 9, 2017
2.38 km
Creams Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 15, 2022
2.38 km
Indian Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 27, 2018
2.38 km
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 30, 2019
2.38 km
Kings Cross Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 29, 2019
2.38 km
Metro Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
January 2, 2017
2.38 km
Nisa Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
April 11, 2018
2.38 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 7, 2019
2.38 km
The Chilli Shaker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
2.38 km
Kings Cross Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 23, 2019
2.39 km
Meat Liquor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
2.4 km
Hotel California Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
September 26, 2019
2.4 km
The Belgrove Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 2
Needs Improvement
January 28, 2020
2.4 km
FUTURE DREAMS CHARITY Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.4 km
St Mungos-Birkenhead street Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
2.41 km
Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.41 km
Coffee Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 23, 2019
2.41 km
Deli-Licious 2go Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
2.41 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NW5 2SH - Data from Apr 2022

Brecknock Road Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Torriano Primary School Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Leighton Road Bartholomew Road Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Hilldrop Road Tufnell Park Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Hilldrop Road Tufnell Park Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Kentish Town Underground Station Metro/Tram 505 m
Kentish Town Underground Station Metro/Tram 507 m
Kentish Town Underground Station Metro/Tram 507 m
Kentish Town Rail Station Rail 462 m
Kentish Town Rail Station Rail 508 m
Kentish Town Rail Station Rail 509 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 1.4 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 1.4 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 1.4 km
London Luton Airport Air 40.3 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.33 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.49 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NW5 2SH - Data from Dec 2021

Number 1 Pond Inland Water 1.98 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 2.13 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.19 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 2.34 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 2.36 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 2.38 km
Hampstead Ponds Inland Water 2.41 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 2.41 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 2.51 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 2.52 km
Number 5 Pond Inland Water 2.63 km
Stock Pond Inland Water 2.81 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NW5 2SH - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55039200
Longitude -0.13341700
OS Easting 529517
OS Northing 0185151
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20738
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras
Electoral Ward Kentish Town
Local Authority District Camden
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000007
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Camden
Cancer Alliance North Central London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North London Partners in Health and Care
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North Central London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: Highly-qualified quaternary workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Camden BUASD
Workplace Zone E33032984
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Camden 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Camden 009C
Output Area / Small Area 2D2