N5 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.2km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
Within the N5 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £602k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00013690 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1BA.
294
38
£ 82,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1BA 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
No single demographic signal dominates N5 1BA — age 38, 42% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BA. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 610,000
7 sales · Mean £ 650,871
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1BA has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Drayton Park Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
172 nearby- Broccoli1.0 km
- Canto 730.4 km
- One Root Bakery0.4 km
- Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant and Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Euro1.0 km
- + 167 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Gunners Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sunlight Kebab0.8 km
- Nuuk Bakery1.0 km
- Bam!0.8 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Arsenal Express0.8 km
- Arsenal Food & Wine0.8 km
- TTN Enterprise Food and Wine0.8 km
- Benita Bakery0.9 km
- La Golosa Deli0.7 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Alwyne Castle Public House0.7 km
- Gunners Public House0.7 km
- T Bird Bar1.0 km
- The Alma Public House0.9 km
- The Weavers Arms Public House0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington0.7 km
- Canonbury0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51BA · Data under Open Government Licence