N5 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drayton Park, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N5 1DW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00183775 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAYTON PARK, N5 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON PARK, N5 1DW.
280
29
£ 68,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1DW 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.
Area Character
N5 1DW is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 53% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1DW. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 495,000
9 sales · Mean £ 531,472
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1DW has low crime rates — 49 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
Highbury Fields School
Drayton Park Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Pakeman Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Addis food & wine0.3 km
- Highbury Natural0.6 km
- Lees News0.6 km
- Sports Direct0.9 km
- Frank Godfrey Butchers0.6 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Drayton Park Public House0.2 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.6 km
- The Half Way House0.8 km
- Big Red1.0 km
- Cousin's Professional Snooker Club0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Arkstar0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Highness Cafe0.6 km
- Iznik Restaurant0.6 km
- Juss A Cup0.4 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Fireaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
- China's Taste0.6 km
- The Chip Inn0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.4 km
- Finsbury Park1.0 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51DW · Data under Open Government Licence