N5 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Avenell 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 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £621k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00013701 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENELL ROAD, N5 1DN.
315
37
£ 80,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1DN 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. N5 1DN's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £621k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £621k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1DN. The average age is 36.9. 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
£ 621,000
2 sales · Mean £ 621,000
Terraced
£ 53,682
1 sales · Mean £ 53,682
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1DN has low crime rates — 44 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
Gillespie Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Highbury Fields School
Parkwood Primary School
Pakeman Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Handy Mini Market0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
- shanraj linmited0.8 km
- Food City Express0.7 km
- Park Chemist0.7 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Arsenal Tavern0.4 km
- Bedford Tavern0.7 km
- W. B Yeats1.0 km
- The Twelve Pins0.7 km
- Orleans Bar0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Cafe Latte0.4 km
- The Roost LDN Limited0.4 km
- Girasole0.8 km
- Pizzadelique0.2 km
- Pizzeria Organica0.3 km
- + 149 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Gourmet House1.0 km
- Roti Joupa @0.9 km
- Emparo Pizza0.7 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Spring Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.7 km
- Central Park Hotel0.6 km
- The Highbury Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finsbury Park0.7 km
- Drayton Park0.8 km
- Canonbury1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
- Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N51DN · Data under Open Government Licence