N5 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Elwood Street, 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £1.3M, up 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00013701 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELWOOD STREET, N5 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELWOOD STREET, N5 1EH.
315
37
£ 80,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1EH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N5 1EH combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1EH. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 1,330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,330,000
Terraced
£ 1,215,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1EH has low crime rates — 44 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
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Parkwood Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.7 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.7 km
- The Highbury Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe0.9 km
- Banadiri Somalian Restaurant0.7 km
- Creams Units 7&8clifton House0.9 km
- La Princesse0.5 km
- + 152 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- New Manor Kebab0.8 km
- Pret a Manger0.7 km
- HitDaSpot0.6 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Manor Chicken0.8 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Neachelle's Treats0.8 km
- Finsbury Local Ltd1.0 km
- Faros Bakery0.7 km
- M K Supermarket0.5 km
- R Davies Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Blackstock Public House0.6 km
- Coqfighter0.8 km
- Bank Of Friendship PH0.2 km
- Islington Sports Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Tollington Public House0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finsbury Park0.7 km
- Drayton Park0.8 km
- Canonbury1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51EH · Data under Open Government Licence