Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1AL 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

N5 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% 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. Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.

home £765,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

Day-to-day life in N5 1AL 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k, down 23.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00013690 (shared with 4 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 1AL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 700,000

22 sales · Mean £ 737,039

Detached

£ 5,040,400

1 sales · Mean £ 5,040,400

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

N5 1AL has low crime rates — 42 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour119
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.0 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.5 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.5 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Green Euro Express0.9 km
  • Green Lane Larder0.9 km
  • New Green Supermarket0.9 km
  • Raj's Cabin0.9 km
  • The Walnut Club0.8 km
  • + 63 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Monarch1.0 km
  • Alwyne Castle Public House0.8 km
  • Gunners Public House0.7 km
  • T Bird Bar0.9 km
  • Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Blue Nile Restaurant0.9 km
  • Coffee Joint0.9 km
  • Emy’s kitchen0.9 km
  • MR BOND BURGER0.9 km
  • Primeurs0.9 km
  • + 155 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Gunners Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Sunlight Kebab0.8 km
  • Kasey's Chicken0.6 km
  • China's Taste0.3 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.2 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.7 km
  • Canonbury0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.2 km