Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N5 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 1ED.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /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 1ED 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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3/10
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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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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N5 1ED — age 37, 46% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

N5 1ED is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Brownswood Park in Islington. Administratively it sits within Finsbury Park ward and the Islington North constituency.

Day-to-day life in N5 1ED 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00013700 (shared with 14 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 1ED. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

N5 1ED has low crime rates — 41 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 offences167
Anti-social behaviour166
Theft from the person70
Other theft52
Burglary49

school Local Schools

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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.1 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.2 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.3 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.8 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • Kajun Boil0.8 km
  • Fink's Salt & Sweet0.2 km
  • Neighbours Nook Cafe0.7 km
  • New River Cafe0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Village0.2 km
  • + 129 more
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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Costcutters0.4 km
  • Arsenal Wine0.2 km
  • Family Grocer0.1 km
  • Piassa Net Plus0.6 km
  • Salam Butchers0.6 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Clissold Park Tavern0.7 km
  • The Brownswood Park Tavern0.7 km
  • Blue Nile0.8 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.8 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Huaxin Food Limited0.3 km
  • Anymore pizza0.6 km
  • Passion Kitchen0.2 km
  • Zing Zing's0.2 km
  • Chicken Express0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.6 km
  • Central Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finsbury Park0.7 km
  • Drayton Park0.9 km
  • Canonbury1.3 km