N5 2EF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 2EF are sourced from Output Area E00013656 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N5 2EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 2EF.
480
38
£ 67,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 2EF 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 2EF spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 2EF. The average age is 37.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 2EF is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Canonbury Primary School
St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- Canto 730.6 km
- One Root Bakery0.6 km
- Strek1.0 km
- Berto0.8 km
- Cookies and Scream0.8 km
- + 155 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Atkins Chemist0.8 km
- Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket0.7 km
- Da Mario0.4 km
- Highbury Barn Pharmacy0.3 km
- Highbury Vintners0.6 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Lady Mildmay0.9 km
- The Alma Public House0.7 km
- The Weavers Arms Public House0.7 km
- Bank Of Friendship PH0.9 km
- The Canonbury PH0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- City Pizza Holloway0.8 km
- My Godo0.7 km
- Taste of Holloway Pizza0.8 km
- Firezza0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Islington Inn0.9 km
- The Highbury Centre0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canonbury0.4 km
- Highbury & Islington0.5 km
- Drayton Park0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Canonbury Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N52EF · Data under Open Government Licence