N5 1DR 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.
The people who live in N5 1DR are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00174831 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DR.
256
37
£ 80,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1DR. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1DR has low crime rates — 41 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
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
Highbury Fields School
Parkwood Primary School
Pakeman Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- GuzelKasap N16 Ltd1.0 km
- Lee's Food & Wine0.6 km
- Wine Rack0.7 km
- Arsenal Supermarket0.7 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Laziko Social Club1.0 km
- Highbury Library0.6 km
- El Comandante Public House0.8 km
- Clissold Park Tavern0.9 km
- Gunners Public House0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- Nonnos Pizza/Panda Oriental1.0 km
- The Sofia1.0 km
- Dreamz Cafe0.9 km
- Eroma Cafe0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 155 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- The Beach Hut0.6 km
- Holloway Kebab House0.9 km
- Strong Grub0.8 km
- Green Box@ the junction0.9 km
- Huaxin Food Limited0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.7 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- The Highbury Centre1.0 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finsbury Park0.7 km
- Drayton Park0.8 km
- Highbury & Islington1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51DR · Data under Open Government Licence