Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE, N5 1FN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE, N5 1FN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

482

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1FN 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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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates N5 1FN — age 35, 38% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

N5 1FN is a mixed residential area on Highbury Stadium Square, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N5 1FN 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. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £478k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1FN are sourced from Output Area E00174822 (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 1FN. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 485,000

22 sales · Mean £ 550,909

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

Crime around N5 1FN is moderate at 60 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 offences231
Anti-social behaviour209
Other theft68
Public order68
Theft from the person68

school Local Schools

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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.5 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.6 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.8 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
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Parkwood Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel0.7 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.8 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

172 nearby
  • Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
  • Banadiri Somalian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Creams Units 7&8clifton House0.8 km
  • La Princesse0.6 km
  • Rosa's Thai Cafe0.8 km
  • + 167 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • New Manor Kebab0.8 km
  • Pret a Manger0.7 km
  • HitDaSpot0.6 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Fireaway0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Neachelle's Treats0.9 km
  • Finsbury Local Ltd1.0 km
  • Faros Bakery0.6 km
  • M K Supermarket0.6 km
  • R Davies Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 91 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Blackstock Public House0.6 km
  • Coqfighter0.8 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.5 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • Gunners Public House0.3 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.7 km
  • Finsbury Park0.7 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km