Postcode Analysis Islington, London

PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANMURE CLOSE, N5 1SG.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 1SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

N5 1SG has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £425,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N5 1SG is a safe, established residential area on Panmure Close, 0.1km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N5 1SG is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00013683 (shared with 8 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 1SG. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 425,000

7 sales · Mean £ 530,714

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

N5 1SG 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour95
Drugs42
Other theft40
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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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.6 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 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

64 nearby
  • Al Baraka Supermarket1.0 km
  • Highbury Food & Wine Corner1.0 km
  • Green Euro Express0.7 km
  • Green Lane Larder0.7 km
  • New Green Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Hen & Chickens Public House1.0 km
  • The Garage1.0 km
  • The Monarch0.8 km
  • The Lamb0.8 km
  • Mountgrove Bothy0.7 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

155 nearby
  • Backstage Islington1.0 km
  • Fantail0.9 km
  • La Pasta Restaurant1.0 km
  • Ristorante Trevi1.0 km
  • Sawyer & Gray1.0 km
  • + 150 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Firezza1.0 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • The Beach Hut0.1 km
  • + 25 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

Bus Stops

  • Drayton Park Rail Station0.5 km