N5 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.4km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00013684 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS.
264
36
£ 67,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, N5 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1AS. The average age is 36.2. 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
Flat
£ 356,000
4 sales · Mean £ 312,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1AS has low crime rates — 49 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
Drayton Park Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Addis food & wine0.3 km
- Highbury Natural0.4 km
- Lees News0.4 km
- Green Euro Express1.0 km
- Green Lane Larder1.0 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Drayton Park Public House0.2 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.4 km
- The Half Way House1.0 km
- The Coronet0.8 km
- The Eaglet1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Arkstar0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Highness Cafe0.4 km
- Iznik Restaurant0.4 km
- Juss A Cup0.6 km
- + 163 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Fireaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
- China's Taste0.4 km
- The Chip Inn0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington1.0 km
- Finsbury Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.3 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N51AS · Data under Open Government Licence