Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

354

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1AU 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

N5 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.9M, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.9M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

N5 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% 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 £1.9M.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00013670 (shared with 5 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 1AU. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,650,000

10 sales · Mean £ 1,670,000

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

N5 1AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences194
Anti-social behaviour148
Public order57
Theft from the person49
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.3 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.6 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.7 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Montem Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Piassa Net Plus0.7 km
  • Salam Butchers0.7 km
  • Al Baraka Supermarket0.7 km
  • Nilco0.7 km
  • Addis food & wine0.5 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

180 nearby
  • Dilara Restaurant0.7 km
  • Arsenal Cafe0.7 km
  • MEDITERRANEAN CAFE0.7 km
  • Ourika Café0.7 km
  • Primos Mexican Cantina0.8 km
  • + 175 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • OA Com Tam0.7 km
  • Pizza Delizie0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.4 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • Gunners Public House0.5 km
  • King's Head Public House0.6 km
  • T Bird Bar0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km
  • Queens Hotel0.9 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.9 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.6 km
  • Finsbury Park0.8 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.2 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.2 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.2 km