N5 1PX is a mixed residential area on Melgund Road, 0.8km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
The people who live in N5 1PX 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 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1PX are sourced from Output Area E00013626 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELGUND ROAD, N5 1PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELGUND ROAD, N5 1PX.
363
35
£ 82,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1PX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. N5 1PX's 52% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1PX. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 520,000
3 sales · Mean £ 543,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1PX is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drayton Park Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Highbury Fields School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
New River College Secondary
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- El Rincon0.4 km
- Miki's Paradise0.4 km
- Mono Wraps0.5 km
- Westerns Laundry0.2 km
- Arkstar0.6 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- OA Com Tam0.5 km
- Pizza Delizie0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Fireaway0.7 km
- Holloway Kebab House0.8 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Addis food & wine0.4 km
- Highbury Natural0.7 km
- Lees News0.7 km
- Good Value0.2 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Drayton Park Public House0.5 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
- El Comandante Public House0.8 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
- The Cally0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington0.5 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.5 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N51PX · Data under Open Government Licence