neighbouring areas
| Belsize Park | Hampstead | Kingsbury | Willesden |
| Camden | Harlesden | St Johns Wood | |
| Golders Green | Hendon | West Hampstead |
Postcodes
| NW1 | NW2 | NW5 | NW8 |
| NW10 | NW3 | NW6 | NW9 |
| NW11 | NW4 | NW7 |
The postcode of NW5 covers three areas: Kentish Town, which comes from the Celtic word for green, ken; Gospel Oak, which was a tree on the Southampton Road; and Dartmouth Park, a residential development due north undertaken by the Earl of Dartmouth in the late 19th century. But, Kentish Town is the heart of NW5 with its spine, Kentish Town Road, running north from Camden Town. Eastern parts of Kentish Town managed to avoid the worst of post-war planning and are blessed with a variety of 19th century properties some, of which, have been converted into flats.
Charming, three-bedroom Victorian houses to rent in Kentish Town close to transport links, schools, and shops are available for £2,800 per month. One-bedroom flats to rent in Kentish Town are £800 per month with two-bedroom flats closer to £1,000 per month.
Amenities for properties in Kentish Town
Kentish Town is a busy shopping and business area with supermarkets, libraries, gyms, and a selection of excellent pubs and bars. Its proximity to Camden Town gives it access to a wider range of shops and entertainment. North-west of Kentish Town is Hampstead Heath and towards the southern end is Parliament Hill, with its 270 acres of parkland, an athletics track and an outdoor Lido.
Primary and secondary schools in Kentish Town include St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Kentish Town Church of England Primary School, and Camden School for Girls aged 11-18. William Ellis is a voluntary aided boys' comprehensive school at the south tip of Parliament Hill and there are many more schools within the NW5 area.
Transport in Kentish Town
The underground station in Kentish Town is on the High Barnet branch of the Northern Line, and Kentish Town Road is served by bus routes: 214, 134, 46 and C2. The North London Line run by Silverlink has two stations in NW5: Gospel Oak, near Parliament Hill, and Kentish Town West.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in Kentish Town, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Belsize Park, Camden and Tufnell Park.