N5 1SD is a safe, established residential area on Howard Mews, 0.0km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.
The people who live in N5 1SD are typical 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £885k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 1SD are sourced from Output Area E00013672 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD MEWS, N5 1SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD MEWS, N5 1SD.
276
40
£ 67,900 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 1SD 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 1SD spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 1SD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 692,500
2 sales · Mean £ 692,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 1SD has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Gillespie Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Al Baraka Supermarket1.0 km
- Jumi Cheese1.0 km
- Addis food & wine0.4 km
- Highbury Natural0.1 km
- Lees News0.2 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- 01Adana Restaurant0.9 km
- El Rincon0.9 km
- Miki's Paradise0.9 km
- Mono Wraps0.9 km
- Westerns Laundry0.7 km
- + 155 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- OA Com Tam0.9 km
- Pizza Delizie0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Firezza1.0 km
- Huaxin Food Limited0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Drayton Park Public House0.4 km
- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.2 km
- Clissold Park Tavern0.6 km
- El Comandante Public House1.0 km
- The Lamb0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.5 km
- Canonbury0.9 km
- Highbury & Islington0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N51SD · Data under Open Government Licence