Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 1AF.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N5 1AF 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

The people who live in N5 1AF 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 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00013685 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AF. 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

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

N5 1AF has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences175
Anti-social behaviour101
Public order63
Theft from the person49
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.2 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Al Baraka Supermarket1.0 km
  • Addis food & wine0.3 km
  • Highbury Natural0.2 km
  • Lees News0.3 km
  • Arsenal Express0.6 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • MEDITERRANEAN CAFE1.0 km
  • El Rincon0.8 km
  • Miki's Paradise0.8 km
  • Mono Wraps0.7 km
  • Westerns Laundry0.6 km
  • + 157 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • OA Com Tam0.7 km
  • Pizza Delizie0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Fireaway0.8 km
  • Firezza0.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.2 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.3 km
  • Clissold Park Tavern0.8 km
  • El Comandante Public House0.8 km
  • Famous Cocktail Bar1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.9 km
  • Canonbury1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km