N5 2JX is a mixed residential area on Herrick Road, 0.3km from Brownswood Park in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
Within the N5 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 2JX are sourced from Output Area E00013632 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERRICK ROAD, N5 2JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERRICK ROAD, N5 2JX.
316
36
£ 80,100 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 2JX 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
No single demographic signal dominates N5 2JX — age 36, 49% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 2JX. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,346,750
8 sales · Mean £ 1,357,437
Flat
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 2JX is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre
Gillespie Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Parkwood Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Betty Layward Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Green Euro Express0.7 km
- Green Lane Larder0.7 km
- New Green Supermarket0.9 km
- Raj's Cabin0.7 km
- Allen Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Monarch0.9 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Blackstock Public House0.7 km
- Mountgrove Bothy0.1 km
- Bank Of Friendship PH0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Blue Nile Restaurant0.8 km
- Coffee Joint0.7 km
- Emy’s kitchen0.7 km
- MR BOND BURGER0.9 km
- Primeurs0.8 km
- + 121 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Happy Valley1.0 km
- New Best Mangal1.0 km
- Petit Coin0.9 km
- HitDaSpot0.7 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Central Park Hotel0.6 km
- Nayra Investment Ltd Majestic0.9 km
- Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Star Estates & Lettings Limited0.6 km
- Spring Lodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Finsbury Park0.8 km
- Drayton Park1.1 km
- Canonbury1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N52JX · Data under Open Government Licence