N5 1SG is a safe, established residential area on Panmure Close, 0.1km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1SG 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00013683 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1SG.
270
37
£ 67,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N5 1SG has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1SG. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 425,000
7 sales · Mean £ 530,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1SG has low crime rates — 35 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
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Al Baraka Supermarket1.0 km
- Highbury Food & Wine Corner1.0 km
- Green Euro Express0.7 km
- Green Lane Larder0.7 km
- New Green Supermarket0.7 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Hen & Chickens Public House1.0 km
- The Garage1.0 km
- The Monarch0.8 km
- The Lamb0.8 km
- Mountgrove Bothy0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Backstage Islington1.0 km
- Fantail0.9 km
- La Pasta Restaurant1.0 km
- Ristorante Trevi1.0 km
- Sawyer & Gray1.0 km
- + 150 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Firezza1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- The Beach Hut0.1 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.5 km
- Canonbury0.9 km
- Highbury & Islington0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N51SG · Data under Open Government Licence