N5 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Elfort Road, 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00013670 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELFORT ROAD, N5 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFORT ROAD, N5 1AX.
354
35
£ 80,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N5 1AX combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£1.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,715,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,563,876
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1AX is moderate at 53 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
Drayton Park Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Pakeman Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Greek Mama0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- Frank's Canteen and Caterers0.5 km
- Highbury Timebank Cafe0.2 km
- Humdingers of Highbury - The Bakery0.5 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Mooboo1.0 km
- Aunty's Express0.7 km
- Herbal Steamed Chicken@ the Junction0.8 km
- Koyla Lahore Karahi0.9 km
- Panzo Pizza1.0 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Holloway Express0.7 km
- Holloway SDA Church0.9 km
- Costcutters1.0 km
- Arsenal Wine0.7 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Big Red1.0 km
- Cousin's Professional Snooker Club0.9 km
- Enkel Arms0.9 km
- The Coronet0.7 km
- The Eaglet0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.9 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 Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AX · Data under Open Government Licence