N5 1FT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Corsica Street, 0.7km from Canonbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N5 1FT offers 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. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £700k, up 70.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00013631 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORSICA STREET, N5 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORSICA STREET, N5 1FT.
516
30
£ 82,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1FT 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 1FT spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £700k. Property prices are trending up 70.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1FT. The average age is 30.0. 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
£ 700,000
15 sales · Mean £ 537,816
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 1FT is above average at 117 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
Canonbury Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
Laycock Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Islington Wine0.7 km
- LONDIS1.0 km
- Atkins Chemist0.7 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
- Addis food & wine0.7 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Regent0.9 km
- The Drayton Park Public House0.8 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.8 km
- Famous Cock Tavern Public House0.3 km
- Hen & Chickens Public House0.1 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
177 nearby- La Taberna0.9 km
- Megan's at the Sorting Office1.0 km
- Sunday1.0 km
- Strek0.5 km
- Viet Garden0.9 km
- + 172 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- FATE0.6 km
- Dishoom1.0 km
- City Pizza Holloway0.6 km
- Taste of Holloway Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- Citadines Islington Square0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highbury & Islington0.1 km
- Drayton Park0.6 km
- Canonbury0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.2 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N51FT · Data under Open Government Licence