Postcode Analysis Islington, London

JOINERS PLACE, N5 2RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOINERS PLACE, N5 2RJ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 57,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 2RJ 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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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. N5 2RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

N5 2RJ is a safe, established residential area on Joiners Place, 0.5km from Mildmay in Islington. Administratively it sits within Mildmay ward and the Islington North constituency.

The people who live in N5 2RJ are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 2RJ are sourced from Output Area E00013840 (shared with 6 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 2RJ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

56%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)

N5 2RJ has low crime rates — 49 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 offences210
Anti-social behaviour195
Theft from the person67
Drugs56
Vehicle crime52

school Local Schools

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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.2 km
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Newington Green Primary School

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Grasmere Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Good1693 pupils0.6 km
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Betty Layward Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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The Garden School

Outstanding158 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Belle Epoque Patisserie Ltd0.3 km
  • Jumi Cheese0.3 km
  • ABC Phamarcy0.9 km
  • Naps News0.9 km
  • Highbury Natural0.7 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • N16 Adana Spor F.C1.0 km
  • Ruby House 31.0 km
  • VFD1.0 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.7 km
  • Earth Venue0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Glassworks Studios Ld1.0 km
  • 01Adana Restaurant0.1 km
  • Che Men0.9 km
  • Sariyer Balik0.1 km
  • Cukurova Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 157 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Mickys Chippy0.8 km
  • Happy Valley0.5 km
  • New Best Mangal0.5 km
  • Nuuk Bakery0.2 km
  • Pizza Hot Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Luxury Inn0.9 km
  • Islington Inn1.0 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Canonbury0.5 km
  • Dalston Kingsland1.1 km
  • Drayton Park1.1 km