Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1TB.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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2/10
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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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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

N5 1TB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £1.5M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

N5 1TB is a safe, established residential area on Highbury Hill, 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Arsenal ward and the Islington North constituency.

N5 1TB 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 1TB are sourced from Output Area E00013676 (shared with 5 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 1TB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,350,000

15 sales · Mean £ 1,438,300

Flat

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

Crime around N5 1TB is moderate at 50 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 offences206
Anti-social behaviour155
Public order58
Theft from the person55
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.3 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.3 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.7 km
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Pakeman Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Montem Primary School

Good321 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Sports Direct1.0 km
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Arsenal Wine0.5 km
  • Family Grocer0.4 km
  • A To Z Nidz Ltd1.0 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

177 nearby
  • Broccoli0.5 km
  • Canto 730.5 km
  • One Root Bakery0.5 km
  • Volare Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant and Cafe0.5 km
  • + 172 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.8 km
  • Huaxin Food Limited0.6 km
  • Anymore pizza0.2 km
  • Passion Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clissold Park Tavern1.0 km
  • Bank Of Friendship PH0.4 km
  • Mountgrove Bothy0.6 km
  • The Half Way House0.8 km
  • The Twelve Pins0.8 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.9 km
  • Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.9 km
  • Central Park Hotel0.8 km
  • Spring Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • The Highbury Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.6 km
  • Finsbury Park0.8 km
  • Highbury & Islington1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arsenal Underground Station0.2 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km
  • Arsenal Underground Station0.3 km