N5 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Hamilton Park West, 0.2km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
Day-to-day life in N5 1AE has the character 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00013685 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMILTON PARK WEST, N5 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON PARK WEST, N5 1AE.
234
43
£ 82,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AE 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 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AE. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1AE has low crime rates — 43 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
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Gillespie Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Green Euro Express0.9 km
- Green Lane Larder0.9 km
- New Green Supermarket0.9 km
- Raj's Cabin0.9 km
- Handy Mini Market0.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Monarch0.9 km
- Arsenal Tavern0.8 km
- The Drayton Park Public House0.2 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.3 km
- Famous Cock Tavern Public House1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Blue Nile Restaurant0.9 km
- Coffee Joint0.8 km
- Emy’s kitchen0.9 km
- MR BOND BURGER0.9 km
- Primeurs0.8 km
- + 156 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose1.0 km
- Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Fireaway0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
- Canonbury0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AE · Data under Open Government Licence