Postcode Analysis Islington, London

PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1AG.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

N5 1AG has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

N5 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Panmure Close, 0.2km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1AG 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00013683 (shared with 8 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 1AG. 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

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

N5 1AG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour92
Theft from the person47
Other theft39
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.3 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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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.5 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.5 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

158 nearby
  • Greek Mama0.9 km
  • Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
  • Nemos Fish Barr LTD0.8 km
  • Frank's Canteen and Caterers0.4 km
  • Highbury Timebank Cafe0.5 km
  • + 153 more
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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Shopping Garden0.8 km
  • Holloway Express0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Arsenal Wine0.7 km
  • Family Grocer0.6 km
  • + 62 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Clissold Spice Ltd0.8 km
  • Taste Of Shanghai Neighbours Food ba0.8 km
  • The Goldfish1.0 km
  • Huaxin Food Limited0.8 km
  • Anymore pizza0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Coronet0.9 km
  • Clissold Park Tavern0.7 km
  • Alwyne Castle Public House1.0 km
  • Gunners Public House0.5 km
  • King's Head Public House0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
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 Station0.4 km