N5 1AT 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.
N5 1AT is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 79.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00013676 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AT.
266
38
£ 80,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N5 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £1.3M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 79.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AT. The average age is 38.0. 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
£ 673,000
8 sales · Mean £ 755,125
Terraced
£ 2,500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1AT has low crime rates — 46 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
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Highbury Fields School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Pakeman Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
177 nearby- Greek Mama0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- Nemos Fish Barr LTD1.0 km
- Frank's Canteen and Caterers0.4 km
- Highbury Timebank Cafe0.3 km
- + 172 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Shopping Garden1.0 km
- Holloway Express0.8 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- Arsenal Wine0.6 km
- Family Grocer0.5 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Clissold Spice Ltd1.0 km
- Aunty's Express0.8 km
- Herbal Steamed Chicken@ the Junction0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Taste Of Shanghai Neighbours Food ba0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Enkel Arms1.0 km
- The Coronet0.8 km
- The Eaglet0.9 km
- Clissold Park Tavern0.9 km
- Gunners Public House0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.9 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited1.0 km
- The Highbury Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.5 km
- Finsbury Park0.9 km
- Highbury & Islington1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AT · Data under Open Government Licence