NW1 5LF

Regent's Park · Westminster · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Westminster
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 5

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
NW1 5RS 26 m
NW1 6AS 61 m
NW1 6XE 69 m
NW1 6EF 82 m
NW1 6EH 82 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
NW1 5LF
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
NW
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 5
Latitude
51.524136
Longitude
-0.157876
British National Grid easting
527,893
British National Grid northing
182,188

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Westminster · E09000033
Parish or community
E43000236
Output area
E00023919
Lower layer super output area
Westminster 008D · E01004727
Middle layer super output area
Westminster 008 · E02000967

Postcode source versions

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Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
369
Primary
147
Secondary
33
  1. Francis Holland School

    Other independent school

    178 m
  2. London Business School

    Higher education institutions

    364 m
  3. Royal Academy of Music

    Higher education institutions

    431 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
28,697
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 6,514
  • Other theft 5,239
  • Violence and sexual offences 4,153
  • Shoplifting 4,143
  • Anti social behaviour 2,164

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
NW1 5 residents
2,569

Age bands in NW1 5

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
10.5%

226 residents

Age 15 to 24
15.2%

326 residents

Age 25 to 44
40.9%

879 residents

Age 45 to 64
21.6%

464 residents

Age 65 and over
11.7%

252 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
50%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
50%
Gigabit-capable
50%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
439
Records since 17 September 2020
137
Latest available record date
12 August 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2541/L Date not supplied 924 m away

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to listed building consent 2024/2211/L dated 6/09/2024 for 'External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing 'link' structure/building, proposed roof light and associated works. Internal alterations to (former) main house and mews including installation of replacement staircases; reconfiguration of internal layouts at ground and lower- ground floor levels (main house) and ground and first floor levels (mews).'

    Flat 1 5 Cambridge Gate London NW1 4JX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/2542/P Date not supplied 924 m away

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 2024/1454/P dated 6/09/2024 for 'External alterations including demolition and replacement of existing 'link' structure/building, new roof light and associated works.'

    Flat 1 5 Cambridge Gate London NW1 4JX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/3194/P Date not supplied 982 m away

    Partial details of hard and soft landscaping (Condition 5) of planning permission 2023/0282/P dated 11/07/2024 (for: Demolition and rebuilding of listed garden retaining wall and balustrade)

    Chester Terrace Gardens Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3193/P Date not supplied 982 m away

    Details of hard and soft landscaping (condition 5) and method statement (condition 7) of planning permission 2025/0063/P (for:Temporary deconstruction and like-for-like reconstruction of 2 bays of the Outer Circle dwarf wall and associated works to facilitate the replacement of the garden retaining wall)

    Chester Terrace Gardens Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/2900/T Decision dated 12 August 2025 982 m away

    IN GARDENS SEE PLAN: 1 x Sweet Chestnut) (T210) - Crown lift to achieve a clearance of no more than 5m from the ground level within the garden. 1 x Buckeye (T214) - Crown lift to achieve a clearance of no more than 5m from the ground level within the garden. 1 x Privet (T217) - Crown lift to achieve a clearance of no more than 5m from the ground level within the garden.

    Chester Terrace Gardens Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden No Objection to Works to Tree(s) in CA
  6. 2025/1320/P Decision dated 5 August 2025 939 m away

    Proposed installation of 105 solar panels

    1-9 Albany Street London NW1 4DF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2025/1171/L Decision dated 4 July 2025 992 m away

    Minor internal alterations comprising insertion of partition walls and new escape windows, replacement of garage door with window, lowering of basement vaults and associated works.

    10 Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2025/1093/P Decision dated 4 July 2025 992 m away

    Replacement of garage door with a door with window, lowering of basement vaults and associated works.

    10 Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2025/0063/P Decision dated 24 June 2025 982 m away

    Temporary deconstruction and like-for-like reconstruction of 2 bays of the Outer Circle dwarf wall and associated works to facilitate the replacement of the garden retaining wall

    Chester Terrace Gardens Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2025/0116/L Decision dated 24 June 2025 982 m away

    Temporary deconstruction and like-for-like reconstruction of 2 bays of the Outer Circle dwarf wall and associated works to facilitate the replacement of the garden retaining wall

    Chester Terrace Gardens Chester Terrace London NW1 4ND

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2025/1679/P Decision dated 12 June 2025 931 m away

    Internal works to ground and lower ground floor flat including staircase replacement, chimney breast removal, raising of existing beam and bathroom relocation. External works to replace skylight and enclosure, replacement and infilling entrance doors, and relocation of soil pipe (Part Retrospective)

    1 Peto Place London NW1 4DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  12. 2025/1758/L Decision dated 12 June 2025 931 m away

    Internal works to ground and lower ground floor flat including staircase replacement, chimney breast removal, raising of existing beam and bathroom relocation. External works to replace skylight and enclosure, replacement and infilling entrance doors, and relocation of soil pipe (Part Retrospective)

    1 Peto Place London NW1 4DT

    London Borough of Camden Granted

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

132

within 5 km

  • CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

    LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 15 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5JD

    ODS code E87745

    465 m

  • MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE

    17 MARYLEBONE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 5LT

    ODS code E87737

    465 m

  • CRAWFORD STREET SURGERY

    95-97 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H 2HJ

    ODS code E87070

    583 m

  • LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE

    GATEFORTH STREET, LONDON, NW8 8EG

    ODS code E87011

    796 m

  • PADDINGTON GREEN HEALTH CENTRE

    4 PRINCESS LOUISE CLOSE, LONDON, W2 1LQ

    ODS code E87008

    1.1 km

  • CONNAUGHT SQUARE PRACTICE

    41 CONNAUGHT SQUARE, LONDON, W2 2HL

    ODS code E87037

    1.2 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.3 km

  • MAYFAIR MEDICAL CENTRE

    3-5 WEIGHHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W1K 5LS

    ODS code E87648

    1.3 km

  • WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

    16 WELLINGTON ROAD, ST JOHNS WOOD, LONDON, NW8 9SP

    ODS code E87754

    1.3 km

  • CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE

    1 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87052

    1.3 km

  • LITTLE VENICE MEDICAL CENTRE

    2 CROMPTON STREET, LONDON, W2 1ND

    ODS code E87006

    1.3 km

  • CAMDEN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE

    THE MARGARETE CENTRE, 108 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, NW1 2LS

    ODS code Y02674

    1.4 km

  • ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BRAMPTON HOUSE, 60 GROVE END ROAD, LONDON, NW8 9NH

    ODS code E87609

    1.6 km

  • AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE

    57-59 CROWNDALE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 1TN

    ODS code F83006

    1.8 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.9 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    2.0 km

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    2.0 km

  • SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

    CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83683

    2.0 km

  • PRIMROSE HILL SURGERY

    99 REGENTS PARK ROAD, LONDON, NW1 8UR

    ODS code F83011

    2.0 km

  • THIRD FLOOR LANARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    165 LANARK ROAD, LONDON, W9 1NZ

    ODS code E87663

    2.0 km

Showing 20 of 132 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-05. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Baker Street Station

    BCT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Station

    BCT · Baker Street

    0.0 miles
  • Baker Street Underground Station

    PLT · Baker Street

    0.1 miles
  • Baker Street Underground Station

    PLT · Baker Street

    0.1 miles
  • Park Road / Baker Street

    BCT · Lisson Grove

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Westminster 008D, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

25,313 of 33,755

Income
10 of 10
Employment
10 of 10
Education and skills
8 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
4 of 10
Housing and services
6 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

369 open schools are in scope, including 147 primary and 33 secondary schools. Francis Holland School is the nearest published school at 178 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

28,697 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,391.417 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 6,514 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.