Postcode Analysis Islington, London

AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DN.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1DN 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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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. N5 1DN's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £621k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £621k 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 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Avenell 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 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £621k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00013701 (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 1DN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 621,000

2 sales · Mean £ 621,000

Terraced

£ 53,682

1 sales · Mean £ 53,682

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

N5 1DN has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour167
Violence and sexual offences164
Theft from the person58
Other theft56
Burglary45

school Local Schools

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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.1 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.2 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.4 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.7 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.9 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Handy Mini Market0.4 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • shanraj linmited0.8 km
  • Food City Express0.7 km
  • Park Chemist0.7 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Arsenal Tavern0.4 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.7 km
  • W. B Yeats1.0 km
  • The Twelve Pins0.7 km
  • Orleans Bar0.7 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

154 nearby
  • Cafe Latte0.4 km
  • The Roost LDN Limited0.4 km
  • Girasole0.8 km
  • Pizzadelique0.2 km
  • Pizzeria Organica0.3 km
  • + 149 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Gourmet House1.0 km
  • Roti Joupa @0.9 km
  • Emparo Pizza0.7 km
  • Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.7 km
  • Central Park Hotel0.6 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finsbury Park0.7 km
  • Drayton Park0.8 km
  • Canonbury1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km