N5 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Coach House Lane, 0.4km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00013687 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COACH HOUSE LANE, N5 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COACH HOUSE LANE, N5 1AW.
296
36
£ 82,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AW 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 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AW. The average age is 36.5. 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
Terraced
£ 1,140,000
10 sales · Mean £ 1,089,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1AW 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.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
Drayton Park Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Green Euro Express1.0 km
- Green Lane Larder1.0 km
- Raj's Cabin1.0 km
- Arsenal Express0.8 km
- Arsenal Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Coffee Joint1.0 km
- Emy’s kitchen1.0 km
- Primeurs0.9 km
- Little Sardegna0.9 km
- Vertige Cafe0.8 km
- + 141 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- FATE1.0 km
- Taste Of Shanghai Neighbours Food ba0.8 km
- The Goldfish0.9 km
- Bam!0.6 km
- Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Coronet0.8 km
- Cannons - The Factory0.8 km
- Woodbine Public House0.8 km
- Duchess Of Kent0.9 km
- Famous Cocktail Bar0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.1 km
- Highbury & Islington0.7 km
- Canonbury1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AW · Data under Open Government Licence