Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CORSICA STREET, N5 1FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORSICA STREET, N5 1FT.

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Population

516

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /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 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour263
Violence and sexual offences199
Shoplifting195
Other theft147
Theft from the person85

school Local Schools

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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.3 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.4 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.4 km
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William Tyndale Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.6 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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