Postcode Analysis Islington, London

DRAYTON PARK, N5 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON PARK, N5 1DT.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /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 1DT 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 53% private renter occupancy, N5 1DT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

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

N5 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drayton Park, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N5 1DT offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00183775 (shared with 6 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 1DT. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 530,000

11 sales · Mean £ 503,181

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

Crime around N5 1DT is moderate at 51 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 offences214
Anti-social behaviour170
Public order72
Drugs63
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good459 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.8 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Sunlight supermarket0.9 km
  • Arsenal Supermarket0.7 km
  • Atkins Chemist0.6 km
  • Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
  • Al Rahma0.9 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Cannons - The Factory0.7 km
  • The Eaglet0.9 km
  • Woodbine Public House0.7 km
  • Gunners Public House0.7 km
  • King's Head Public House0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Barberesso Barber & Coffee0.7 km
  • Cafe Beam0.7 km
  • Colombian Cravings @ the Junction0.9 km
  • Fink's Gillespie0.6 km
  • Grace Café@ the Junction0.9 km
  • + 154 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
  • SA PFC0.7 km
  • City Pizza Holloway0.7 km
  • Taste of Holloway Pizza0.6 km
  • Gunners Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.0 km
  • Finsbury Park1.1 km

Bus Stops

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