N5 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Conewood Street, 0.4km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
Day-to-day life in N5 1BZ 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £966k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00013667 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONEWOOD STREET, N5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONEWOOD STREET, N5 1BZ.
535
35
£ 80,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N5 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1BZ. The average age is 34.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 1,322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,322,500
Flat
£ 610,000
2 sales · Mean £ 610,000
Terraced
£ 1,530,579
2 sales · Mean £ 1,530,579
Detached
£ 1,155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1BZ has low crime rates — 45 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
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.8 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- The Highbury Centre0.8 km
- Queens Hotel0.9 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe1.0 km
- Banadiri Somalian Restaurant0.8 km
- Creams Units 7&8clifton House1.0 km
- La Princesse0.7 km
- + 143 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- New Manor Kebab0.9 km
- Pret a Manger0.9 km
- Strong Grub0.8 km
- Emparo Pizza0.8 km
- Huaxin Food Limited0.5 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Arsenal Supermarket0.8 km
- Green Euro Express0.8 km
- Green Lane Larder0.8 km
- New Green Supermarket0.9 km
- Raj's Cabin0.8 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- El Comandante Public House0.9 km
- The Monarch0.9 km
- The Twelve Pins0.9 km
- Orleans Bar0.8 km
- Clissold Park Tavern0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.7 km
- Finsbury Park0.8 km
- Canonbury1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence