N5 1FX is a safe, established residential area on Loxford Gardens, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
N5 1FX is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1FX are sourced from Output Area E00013667 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOXFORD GARDENS, N5 1FX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOXFORD GARDENS, N5 1FX.
535
35
£ 80,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1FX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N5 1FX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1FX. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 445,000
9 sales · Mean £ 448,972
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1FX has low crime rates — 40 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
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Shopping Garden0.6 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- Arsenal Wine0.5 km
- Family Grocer0.4 km
- Food City Express1.0 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Nemos Fish Barr LTD0.6 km
- Frank's Canteen and Caterers0.1 km
- Highbury Timebank Cafe0.5 km
- Humdingers of Highbury - The Bakery0.1 km
- Rabieng Thai Home Kitchen0.1 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Clissold Spice Ltd0.6 km
- Taste Of Shanghai Neighbours Food ba0.9 km
- Huaxin Food Limited0.6 km
- Anymore pizza0.4 km
- Passion Kitchen0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Clissold Park Tavern0.6 km
- Gunners Public House0.2 km
- King's Head Public House0.6 km
- T Bird Bar0.5 km
- Orleans Bar0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.9 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Hotel1.0 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.7 km
- Finsbury Park1.0 km
- Canonbury1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: N51FX · Data under Open Government Licence