Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY PLACE, N5 1QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY PLACE, N5 1QP.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1QP 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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1/10
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10/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

N5 1QP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 79.5% year-on-year.

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

N5 1QP is a mixed residential area on Highbury Place, 0.7km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

Day-to-day life in N5 1QP has the character of 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 79.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1QP are sourced from Output Area E00013659 (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 1QP. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

62%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

£ 789,025

18 sales · Mean £ 1,185,530

Terraced

£ 5,725,000

4 sales · Mean £ 5,738,750

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

Crime around N5 1QP is above average at 103 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 behaviour228
Violence and sexual offences191
Shoplifting138
Other theft135
Theft from the person80

school Local Schools

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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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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.4 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Islington Wine0.9 km
  • Aria0.9 km
  • Forequarter@Budgens0.6 km
  • Froonies LTD0.8 km
  • Udderlicious Ice Cream0.7 km
  • + 65 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Strek0.7 km
  • Amici Coffee Deli0.3 km
  • Euphorium Bakery0.7 km
  • House of Hammerton0.4 km
  • Mr Lobo0.8 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • FATE0.7 km
  • Anymore pizza0.8 km
  • Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington0.9 km
  • City Pizza Holloway0.5 km
  • My Godo1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Duchess Of Kent0.6 km
  • Famous Cocktail Bar0.3 km
  • The Hope And Anchor Public House0.6 km
  • The Lamb0.4 km
  • The White Swan Public House0.4 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highbury Centre0.5 km
  • Islington Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highbury & Islington0.2 km
  • Drayton Park0.4 km
  • Canonbury0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Rail Station0.3 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km
  • Highbury & Islington Underground Station0.4 km