Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY CRESCENT, N5 1RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY CRESCENT, N5 1RU.

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 1RU 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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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 1RU spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £460k.

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

N5 1RU is an active urban area on Highbury Crescent, 0.7km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N5 1RU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1RU 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 1RU. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

Crime around N5 1RU is above average at 116 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 behaviour300
Violence and sexual offences235
Shoplifting159
Other theft155
Theft from the person94

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 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy

Good1459 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 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
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Laycock Primary School

Good362 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • El Rincon0.5 km
  • Miki's Paradise0.5 km
  • Mono Wraps0.6 km
  • Westerns Laundry0.3 km
  • Arkstar0.7 km
  • + 132 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • OA Com Tam0.6 km
  • Pizza Delizie0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Fireaway0.8 km
  • Holloway Kebab House0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Addis food & wine0.4 km
  • Highbury Natural0.7 km
  • Lees News0.7 km
  • Good Value0.3 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.5 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • El Comandante Public House0.9 km
  • Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
  • The Cally1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 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
  • Canonbury0.9 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