Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N5 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, N5 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.4km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00013684 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 356,000

4 sales · Mean £ 312,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

N5 1AS has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences200
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order66
Theft from the person54
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.5 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.7 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Addis food & wine0.3 km
  • Highbury Natural0.4 km
  • Lees News0.4 km
  • Green Euro Express1.0 km
  • Green Lane Larder1.0 km
  • + 80 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.2 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.4 km
  • The Half Way House1.0 km
  • The Coronet0.8 km
  • The Eaglet1.0 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

168 nearby
  • Arkstar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Highness Cafe0.4 km
  • Iznik Restaurant0.4 km
  • Juss A Cup0.6 km
  • + 163 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fireaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
  • China's Taste0.4 km
  • The Chip Inn0.7 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.0 km
  • Finsbury Park1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km