Postcode Analysis Islington, London

AVENELL ROAD, N5 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1BH.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1BH 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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5/10
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2/10
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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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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. N5 1BH's low deprivation rank, 55% 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. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.

home £1,166,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% 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 £1.2M, down 37.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00013678 (shared with 11 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 1BH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,412,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,412,500

Flat

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 496,666

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

N5 1BH 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 offences140
Anti-social behaviour133
Theft from the person52
Other theft47
Public order39

school Local Schools

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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.2 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Piassa Net Plus0.9 km
  • Salam Butchers0.9 km
  • Al Baraka Supermarket0.8 km
  • Nilco0.9 km
  • Finsbury Food Market1.0 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • Dilara Restaurant0.9 km
  • Arsenal Cafe0.9 km
  • MEDITERRANEAN CAFE0.8 km
  • Ourika Café0.8 km
  • Primos Mexican Cantina0.9 km
  • + 152 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Chicken Express0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • PFC Original0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Blue Nile0.9 km
  • The Monarch0.9 km
  • Blackstock Public House0.9 km
  • The Lamb0.9 km
  • Mountgrove Bothy0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited1.0 km
  • Central Park Hotel0.9 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel1.0 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.5 km
  • Finsbury Park1.0 km
  • Canonbury1.0 km