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.
N5 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 1AF.
234
43
£ 82,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- OA Com Tam0.7 km
- Pizza Delizie0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Fireaway0.8 km
- Firezza0.9 km
- + 25 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: N51AF · Data under Open Government Licence