Postcode Analysis Islington, London

FIELDWAY CRESCENT, N5 1QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDWAY CRESCENT, N5 1QD.

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

223

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1QD 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

N5 1QD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

N5 1QD is a mixed residential area on Fieldway Crescent, 0.8km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N5 1QD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% 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 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1QD are sourced from Output Area E00183938 (shared with 10 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 1QD. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,075,000

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

Crime around N5 1QD is above average at 99 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 behaviour305
Violence and sexual offences228
Other theft155
Shoplifting107
Theft from the person92

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.2 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.3 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.5 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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New River College Secondary

Good36 pupils0.5 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

139 nearby
  • El Rincon0.4 km
  • Miki's Paradise0.4 km
  • Mono Wraps0.6 km
  • Westerns Laundry0.3 km
  • Arkstar0.6 km
  • + 134 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • OA Com Tam0.6 km
  • Pizza Delizie0.4 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Fireaway0.8 km
  • Holloway Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Addis food & wine0.5 km
  • Highbury Natural0.7 km
  • Lees News0.7 km
  • Good Value0.3 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.5 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • El Comandante Public House0.9 km
  • The Drapers Arms Public House1.0 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington0.4 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.4 km
  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km