N5 2SE is a mixed residential area on Poets Road, 0.3km from Mildmay in Islington. Administratively it sits within Mildmay ward and the Islington North constituency.
N5 2SE 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £775k.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 2SE are sourced from Output Area E00013840 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POETS ROAD, N5 2SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POETS ROAD, N5 2SE.
300
34
£ 57,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 2SE 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
N5 2SE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 2SE. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 511,666
Terraced
£ 1,562,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,562,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N5 2SE is moderate at 56 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
Newington Green Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Grasmere Primary School
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
The Garden School
St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Princess May Primary School
Betty Layward Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- ABC Phamarcy0.9 km
- Naps News0.9 km
- Highbury Natural0.8 km
- Lees News0.8 km
- Acqua 71.0 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Highbury Barn Tavern0.8 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.8 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.8 km
- The Seveny PH0.7 km
- Members only social club0.7 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
201 nearby- Che Men0.9 km
- Sariyer Balik0.2 km
- Cukurova Restaurant0.2 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Highness Cafe0.8 km
- + 196 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Luxury Inn0.7 km
- Islington Inn0.8 km
- The Highbury Centre0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Curry Cartel /Hambagu Islington0.4 km
- Clissold Spice Ltd0.7 km
- Millennium Kebabs & Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken0.8 km
- Pizza Viva E Cucina0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Canonbury0.4 km
- Dalston Kingsland1.0 km
- Dalston Junction1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canonbury Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N52SE · Data under Open Government Licence