Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HOWARD MEWS, N5 1SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD MEWS, N5 1SD.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /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 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.

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6/10
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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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour99
Criminal damage and arson43
Drugs43
Public order40

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.3 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.6 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.7 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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