N5 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drayton Park, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N5 1AN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (76% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00183801 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON PARK, N5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON PARK, N5 1AN.
283
31
£ 68,700 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AN 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 1AN is a young, economically active community — 85% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AN. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
4 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1AN is moderate at 61 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
Drayton Park Primary School
Highbury Fields School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Al Rahma1.0 km
- Arsenal Express0.8 km
- Arsenal Food & Wine0.8 km
- Athenian Bakery1.0 km
- Hua Run1.0 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Little Sardegna0.9 km
- Vertige Cafe0.9 km
- Abshir0.7 km
- Asmarino Cafe1.0 km
- Boka by Ren @ the Junction1.0 km
- + 153 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Enkel Arms1.0 km
- The Coronet0.7 km
- The Eaglet1.0 km
- Cannons - The Factory0.8 km
- The Eaglet1.0 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Aunty's Express0.9 km
- Herbal Steamed Chicken@ the Junction1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Taste Of Shanghai Neighbours Food ba0.6 km
- The Bagel Taste1.0 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
- Canonbury1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AN · Data under Open Government Licence