Postcode Analysis Islington, London

NORTHOLME ROAD, N5 2UX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHOLME ROAD, N5 2UX.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 80,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N5 2UX 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N5 2UX combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

N5 2UX is a safe, established residential area on Northolme Road, 0.3km from Highbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.

For families considering a move, N5 2UX represents 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 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for N5 2UX are sourced from Output Area E00013639 (shared with 5 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 2UX. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 565,000

8 sales · Mean £ 579,611

Terraced

£ 2,135,000

5 sales · Mean £ 2,100,444

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

N5 2UX has low crime rates — 45 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 offences158
Anti-social behaviour130
Criminal damage and arson50
Theft from the person50
Burglary45

school Local Schools

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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.0 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.3 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.4 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.6 km
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Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Outstanding513 pupils0.7 km
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Betty Layward Primary School

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

Good1693 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Allen Pharmacy0.9 km
  • S S Dorga0.9 km
  • Handy Mini Market0.5 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Piassa Net Plus1.0 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Albion Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Muddy Puddle0.9 km
  • Canto 730.2 km
  • One Root Bakery0.2 km
  • Cafe Latte0.6 km
  • + 106 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.9 km
  • New Best Mangal0.9 km
  • Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.5 km
  • The Beach Hut0.3 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Arsenal Tavern0.6 km
  • Rose And Crown1.0 km
  • The Brownswood Park Tavern0.9 km
  • The Drayton Park Public House0.7 km
  • The Highbury Barn Tavern0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Park Hotel1.0 km
  • The Highbury Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Drayton Park0.8 km
  • Canonbury0.9 km
  • Finsbury Park1.1 km