Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ELFORT ROAD, N5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFORT ROAD, N5 1AZ.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1AZ 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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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. N5 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

N5 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Elfort Road, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00013670 (shared with 5 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 1AZ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,323,750

10 sales · Mean £ 1,336,745

Flat

£ 472,000

1 sales · Mean £ 472,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,350,000

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

Crime around N5 1AZ is moderate at 50 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 offences223
Anti-social behaviour147
Public order61
Theft from the person54
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.5 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.7 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Montem Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

182 nearby
  • Greek Mama1.0 km
  • Oriental Gourmet1.0 km
  • Frank's Canteen and Caterers0.5 km
  • Highbury Timebank Cafe0.2 km
  • Humdingers of Highbury - The Bakery0.5 km
  • + 177 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Mooboo1.0 km
  • Aunty's Express0.7 km
  • Herbal Steamed Chicken@ the Junction0.8 km
  • Koyla Lahore Karahi0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Holloway Express0.7 km
  • Holloway SDA Church1.0 km
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • Arsenal Wine0.6 km
  • + 104 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Cousin's Professional Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Enkel Arms0.9 km
  • The Coronet0.7 km
  • The Eaglet0.8 km
  • Gunners Public House0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel0.9 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel1.0 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited1.0 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.5 km
  • Finsbury Park0.9 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km