Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ELPHINSTONE STREET, N5 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELPHINSTONE STREET, N5 1BS.

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Population

535

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £1.1M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.

home £1,097,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Elphinstone Street, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal 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. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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 £1.1M, up 21.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00013667 (shared with 13 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 1BS. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean17.3%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 1,097,500

6 sales · Mean £ 1,151,991

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

N5 1BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences164
Anti-social behaviour131
Theft from the person52
Other theft50
Burglary45

school Local Schools

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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.1 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.2 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.7 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Piassa Net Plus0.8 km
  • Salam Butchers0.8 km
  • Al Baraka Supermarket0.7 km
  • Nilco0.8 km
  • Addis food & wine0.5 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The Brownswood Park Tavern0.9 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.5 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.5 km
  • Gunners Public House0.2 km
  • King's Head Public House0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Dilara Restaurant0.8 km
  • Armstrong Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Arsenal Cafe0.8 km
  • MEDITERRANEAN CAFE0.7 km
  • Otantic Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • + 155 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Chicken Express0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • OA Com Tam0.9 km
  • Pizza Delizie1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.8 km
  • Queens Hotel0.9 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.9 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.7 km
  • Finsbury Park0.9 km
  • Canonbury1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km