N5 1DP is a mixed residential area on Avenell Road, 0.6km from Brownswood Park 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 31.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00013698 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DP.
293
38
£ 80,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. N5 1DP's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.1M. Property prices are trending down 31.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1DP. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,208,600
10 sales · Mean £ 1,215,220
Flat
£ 677,500
3 sales · Mean £ 697,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1DP is moderate at 66 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
Gillespie Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
Pakeman Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Pooles Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Costcutters0.7 km
- Arsenal Wine0.3 km
- Family Grocer0.2 km
- Arsenal Supermarket0.8 km
- BAHDJA BUTCHER LTD0.5 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
- El Comandante Public House0.8 km
- The Half Way House0.9 km
- The Twelve Pins0.6 km
- Orleans Bar0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Fink's Salt & Sweet0.5 km
- Neighbours Nook Cafe0.9 km
- New River Cafe1.0 km
- Cinnamon Village0.4 km
- Giacco's Wine Bar0.3 km
- + 150 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Huaxin Food Limited0.4 km
- Anymore pizza0.5 km
- Passion Kitchen0.3 km
- Zing Zing's0.3 km
- Holloway Kebab House1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.6 km
- Central Park Hotel0.6 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finsbury Park0.6 km
- Drayton Park0.9 km
- Highbury & Islington1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N51DP · Data under Open Government Licence