N5 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Avenell Road, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00013703 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENELL ROAD, N5 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1BP.
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£ 80,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N5 1BP has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1BP. The average age is 32.6. 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
£ 453,000
4 sales · Mean £ 451,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1BP has low crime rates — 40 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
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Drayton Park Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Piassa Net Plus0.8 km
- Salam Butchers0.8 km
- Al Baraka Supermarket0.7 km
- Nilco0.8 km
- Addis food & wine0.5 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The Brownswood Park Tavern1.0 km
- The Drayton Park Public House0.4 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.4 km
- Gunners Public House0.3 km
- King's Head Public House0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
176 nearby- Dilara Restaurant0.8 km
- Armstrong Pharmacy1.0 km
- Arsenal Cafe0.8 km
- MEDITERRANEAN CAFE0.7 km
- Otantic Cafe Bar1.0 km
- + 171 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Express0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- OA Com Tam0.9 km
- Pizza Delizie0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.8 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.6 km
- Finsbury Park0.9 km
- Canonbury1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N51BP · Data under Open Government Licence