Overview of NW5 3AB, Holmes Road, Kentish Town
NW5 3AB, which is in the town of London, in the borough of Camden, Greater London is one of the higher rated places to live in this area. NW5 3AB is rated 4.23 from 53 reviews. Most people give the area 4.23 stars. 17 of 53 reviewers rated NW5 3AB 5 stars, with comments such as ‘Honestly there is no bad aspects of living on my street .’. However, others were more equivocal in their assessment, for example, one reviewer said ‘I feel as though gentrification introduce a different vibe to the area’. Postcodes nearby include NW5 3AQ, NW5 2EN. Achieving the highest score is NW5 3AQ. NW5 3AQ scores the lowest of the group from 51 reviews.
Most Positive
“Honestly there is no bad aspects of living on my street .”
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Most Negative
“I feel as though gentrification introduce a different vibe to the area”
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Fortess Rd, NW5 1AD
0.4 km from your searchVibrant, diverse area with great local amenities including wonderful green spaces!
I love NW5 for many reasons. Highlights include being within walking distance to Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park and Highgate village as well as being very accessible to Regents Park, Regents Canal, Kings Cross and central London. The local atmosphere is friendly as far as London neighbourhoods go, naturally you feel it more if you shop locally, eat or buy coffee at one of the locals - Bean About Town, Kentish Town Stores and Saint Espresso are all great coffee shops with very friendly staff. The area isn’t too trendy in a hipster way, but is cool in its own vibrant, diverse demographic. It’s also somewhere between a ‘gentrified’ area and not, which gives it a more relaxed energy without pretentiousness or student nightlife. The area is suitable for most, including families with children and pets as there are nice green spaces, nurseries and lots of big Victorian style houses to accommodate.
Transport
Wherever you are in NW5, chances are you won’t be far from one of the nearby overground or tube stations (or if buses are your thing there are some great routes into central and east London). Kentish Town tube station offers the northern line which is convenient either as direct route or to change at a different station. There is also the overground station connected to this, along with my favourite mode of transport - Thameslink! As well as other overground trains to Luton, South London and other places further afield. Then you also have within short walking distance depending on where you’re located, Kentish Town West and Gospel Oak overground stations which you can hop on to East or West London in much less time than you’d imagine. Rush hour is of course a thing, although the overground and thameslink aren’t as busy as tube stations. If you can leave after 9am it’s much nicer, and same again later on in the day. There are also great cycle lanes and quiet routes into the city, as more places become cycle friendly it’s becoming increasingly the best way to travel.
Community
The area is fairly mixed in terms of who lives here, which I think is what makes it so great! There are families, young professionals, older home owners and generally everything in between. Not a visible student community although I’m sure there are some. The street is relatively calm, despite being so close to the high street and with passing vehicles there’s generally very little traffic noise. Depending which part you live on there is generally street parking available, although many have parking at the back or in a side space. Bin collections are weekly and reliable, and social behaviour is completely fine. The occasional disorderly person as with most places, but nothing significant.
Amenities
Kentish Town has a wonderful range of local shops, restaurants and bars along the main high street to suit all tastes and needs. The main high street is the most popular area, however you are also within walking distance to Tufnell Park and Brecknock Road which have more independent shops, grocery stores and local businesses. I often find myself spoilt for choice, which isn’t a bad thing! The variation makes it a wonderful place to live, and local bars such as Ladies and Gents, Nowhere Special and The Pineapple pub add to this excitement and offer great local hangouts.
Maitland Park Rd, NW3 2HE0.9 km from your searchHonestly there is no bad aspects of living on my street .
This area is very suitable for families and pets. There is some regenerating going on nearby but it’s still trendy and upmarket.
Transport
Transport wise we have buses and train stations on our doorsteps with very regular services including night buses. Buses from my area go to most destinations around London and so do the train stations which is Chalk Farm camden Belsize Park and Hampstead with also Gospel Oak overground services also frequent. Only downfall is Rush hour time when travelling by bus it can get into a traffic jam but that’s because of the narrowing roads and also a lot road work going on .
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Lots of parking bays for pay and Display for visitors. Residents have there own bay outside. My area where I live is very respectful and quiet no noise pollution or traffic noise on an odd occasion you might hear the odd noise but that’s just young youths for you today. There is no anti social behaviour that I can report on. Refuse Bins are regularly collected so there’s no overflowing rubbish found . My area is very quiet mostly owners and renters live here with family’s and probably the odd 1 or 2 students around.
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Well I live on the verge of Chalk Farm going up towards Belsize Park/Hampstead and on the other side I have camden lock just 5 mins away from me . Camden lock is known for its busy trading and is a well known spot for tourists. It has a rich culture and full of history. We have plenty of souvenir shops clothes and all varieties of food stalls and shops. From modern to retro and antique clothes and household ornaments. Anything you want you can find in camden lock. Camden High street is also known for its busy restaurants and nightlife. There’s always lots to do and see. This is situated over the camden canal where during summer you can hire boat rides and go up and down the canal . Now for open space park wise parallel to me is primrose hill open park which is a huge open space and also we have Hampstead Heath park with kids area lido, boating area, tennis courts, running tracks and play area . So I guess I have the best of both which is hectic & busy and also for a quiet life I have the blissful parks. Never a dull moment here.
London, NW5 2ST0.8 km from your searchI feel as though gentrification introduce a different vibe to the area
It is not an incredibly safe area. There is a significant amount of gang activity
Transport
The area is very well connected. Many transport hubs are in close proximity.
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There is a lot of anti social behaviour so much so patrolling officers is a norm
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There’s an increasing move towards more gentrified shops and cafés which I welcome. Kentish Town has recently received bad press as a result of a lot of crime in the area last year. I feel as though gentrification introduce a different vibe to the area. A vibe that I think is needed at this point.
Kentish Town Rd, NW5 2LP0.2 km from your searchThe most that I love about my area is the restaurant and that good links
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Bartholomew Rd, NW5 2BX0.5 km from your searchI need of a bit of regeneration
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Cressfield Cl, NW5 4BN0.4 km from your searchA quiet corner in busy North London
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Castle Rd, NW1 8PT0.6 km from your searchAmazing sense of community, one of the most unique places in London.
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Holmes Rd, NW5 3AQ0.1 km from your searchabout kentish
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Brecknock Rd, N7 0DD0.9 km from your searchExcellent vegetarian and vegan food access, the best chip shop and transport links, the best place to return to after a great night out in London
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Kentish Town Rd, NW1 8NY0.8 km from your searchKentish Town road is great
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