Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N5 2EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 2EF.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 67,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour115
Violence and sexual offences111
Public order50
Theft from the person41
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.2 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.2 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Canonbury Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard

Good49 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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