N5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
Day-to-day life in N5 1AL has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k, down 23.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00013690 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL.
294
38
£ 82,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
N5 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 700,000
22 sales · Mean £ 737,039
Detached
£ 5,040,400
1 sales · Mean £ 5,040,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1AL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
Drayton Park Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Green Euro Express0.9 km
- Green Lane Larder0.9 km
- New Green Supermarket0.9 km
- Raj's Cabin0.9 km
- The Walnut Club0.8 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Monarch1.0 km
- Alwyne Castle Public House0.8 km
- Gunners Public House0.7 km
- T Bird Bar0.9 km
- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.8 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- Blue Nile Restaurant0.9 km
- Coffee Joint0.9 km
- Emy’s kitchen0.9 km
- MR BOND BURGER0.9 km
- Primeurs0.9 km
- + 155 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Gunners Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sunlight Kebab0.8 km
- Kasey's Chicken0.6 km
- China's Taste0.3 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington0.7 km
- Canonbury0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AL · Data under Open Government Licence