Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ELWOOD STREET, N5 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELWOOD STREET, N5 1EH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

315

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

work
Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: N5 1EH 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.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N5 1EH combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.

home £1,330,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Elwood Street, 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. 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. 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 £1.3M, up 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00013701 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1EH. 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

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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

Flat

£ 1,330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,330,000

Terraced

£ 1,215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,215,000

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

N5 1EH has low crime rates — 44 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour160
Theft from the person57
Other theft52
Burglary46

school Local Schools

P

St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.1 km
P

Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.1 km
P

Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.4 km
P

St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.5 km
S

Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.7 km
P

Parkwood Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
P

Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
P

Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel0.7 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.7 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
  • Vendagal LTD T/A West Reservoir Cafe0.9 km
  • Banadiri Somalian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Creams Units 7&8clifton House0.9 km
  • La Princesse0.5 km
  • + 152 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • New Manor Kebab0.8 km
  • Pret a Manger0.7 km
  • HitDaSpot0.6 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Manor Chicken0.8 km
  • + 33 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Neachelle's Treats0.8 km
  • Finsbury Local Ltd1.0 km
  • Faros Bakery0.7 km
  • M K Supermarket0.5 km
  • R Davies Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Blackstock Public House0.6 km
  • Coqfighter0.8 km
  • Bank Of Friendship PH0.2 km
  • Islington Sports Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Tollington Public House0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Finsbury Park0.7 km
  • Drayton Park0.8 km
  • Canonbury1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.4 km