Postcode Analysis Islington, London

N5 9EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N5 9EH.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed17.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour101
Other theft47
Public order47
Drugs43

school Local Schools

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Highbury Fields School

Outstanding768 pupils0.2 km
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Drayton Park Primary School

Good290 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Academy Highbury Grove

Good1129 pupils0.5 km
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Samuel Rhodes MLD School

Outstanding135 pupils0.5 km
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Gillespie Primary School

Outstanding229 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
hotel

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