N5 9EH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Highbury in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Highbury ward and the Islington North constituency.
N5 9EH 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for N5 9EH are sourced from Output Area E00013689 (shared with 249 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N5 9EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 9EH.
193
44
£ 82,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N5 9EH 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 9EH has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N5 9EH. The average age is 44.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N5 9EH has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Highbury Fields School
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Drayton Park Primary School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Gillespie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Green Euro Express0.7 km
- Green Lane Larder0.7 km
- New Green Supermarket0.7 km
- Raj's Cabin0.7 km
- Arsenal Express0.6 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Monarch0.7 km
- Alwyne Castle Public House0.8 km
- Gunners Public House0.6 km
- King's Head Public House0.9 km
- T Bird Bar0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Blue Nile Restaurant0.7 km
- Coffee Joint0.7 km
- Emy’s kitchen0.7 km
- MR BOND BURGER0.7 km
- Primeurs0.6 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Gunners Fish Bar0.6 km
- Sunlight Kebab0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Nuuk Bakery1.0 km
- Bam!0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Highbury Centre0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Drayton Park0.4 km
- Canonbury0.8 km
- Highbury & Islington0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Drayton Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N59EH · Data under Open Government Licence