How deprived is Arsenal?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11360 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Arsenal?

Average resident income is about £70,336 per year.

How many households are in Arsenal?

There are 6,011 households in Arsenal

Crime level in Arsenal is high with about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Arsenal?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 60.0%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 17.0%.

What are house prices in Arsenal?

Based on 104 recent sales, the median price is £585,000.

How much social housing is near Arsenal?

About 31.0% across the Arsenal area.

What's the Arsenal population and density?

Arsenal population is 13,125 with density 16088.5 per km².

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Q: What schools in Arsenal and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Arsenal: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Islington / Arsenal

About

Arsenal ward is located in the London Borough of Islington, covering areas around Highbury and Holloway. It is named after the nearby Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club. The ward includes residential streets, local shops, and green spaces like Highbury Fields, one of the largest parks in the area. Public transport links include the Piccadilly line and Overground services, providing connections to central London.

The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment buildings. Local amenities include schools, cafes, and independent businesses along Holloway Road. The area has a strong community presence, with events often centered around the stadium. Arsenal ward is predominantly residential, with a focus on convenience and accessibility for its residents.

Area overview

On average Arsenal has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Arsenal is £70,336 per year. There are 3 schools in Arsenal: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

151

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

31%

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Arsenal Population

13,125

Population density

16,088.5 per km²

Demographics

British

5,311

40.46%

Other White

2,442

18.61%

African

1,148

8.75%

Other

698

5.32%

Irish

483

3.68%

Total population: 13,125

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,962

32.63%

Owns with a mortgage

1,093

18.18%

Social rents from council

1,092

18.16%

Other social rented

789

13.12%

Owns outright

671

11.16%

Total households: 6,013

Property prices in Arsenal

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	79	£515,000	£319,000	£415,500	£652,500	£875,500
Semi-Detached	4	£1,273,000	£879,400	£1,117,000	£1,340,200	£1,364,680
Terraced	21	£1,400,000	£600,100	£1,120,000	£1,685,000	£2,100,000

10 years price trend in Arsenal

All postcodes in Arsenal

N76EN

Jackson Road

N77FE

Queensland Road

N77LU

Finsbury Park West

N51LH

Gillespie Road

N77FD

Drayton Park

N51LU

Drayton Park

N77BA

Benwell Road

N51BS

Elphinstone Street

N51UA

Highbury Park

N51UB

Highbury Park

N76PB

Annette Road

N77NN

Finsbury Park West

N51DH

Drayton Park

N76DD

Lowman Road

N76DW

Finsbury Park West

N51BP

Avenell Road

N76DL

Shelburne Road

N76EL

Dunford Road

N77BE

Bryantwood Road

N77BT

Lower Holloway

N42DX

Blackstock Road

N51BU

Avenell Road

N51LG

Gillespie Road

N76DN

Finsbury Park West

N77ER

Queensland Road

N77LT

Citizen Road

N77LX

Citizen Road

N77ND

Finsbury Park West

N42ED

Elwood Street

N51DJ

Conewood Street

N76DH

Caedmon Road

N78DQ

Lower Holloway

N42EB

Plimsoll Road

N42EH

Monsell Road

N51BF

Drayton Park

N51DN

Avenell Road

N51EY

Gillespie Road

N51LL

Vale Row

N51NR

Lower Holloway

N51PH

Drayton Park

N51TX

Aubert Road

N51EN

Blackstock Road

N51HY

Century Mews

N51LF

Gillespie Road

N76PP

Lower Holloway

N42EW

Plimsoll Road

N51EF

Blackstock Road

N51FE

Gillespie Road

N51FL

Gillespie Road

N51FX

Highbury Park

N51TU

Aubert Park

N77AY

Benwell Road

N77BQ

Courtney Road

N77FF

Queensland Road

N77FG

Queensland Road

N42AD

Gillespie Road

N51GE

Drayton Park

N51LQ

Gillespie Road

N76EF

Annette Road

N77BH

Courtney Road

N77FL

Citizen Road

N77JH

Citizen Road

N42QP

St Thomas's Road

N51ET

Blackstock Road

N51FD

Gillespie Road

N51TB

Highbury Hill

N51AN

Drayton Park

N51AT

Highbury Hill

N51AU

Highbury Hill

N51ED

Hurlock Street

N51EL

Elwood Street

N51TA

Highbury Hill

N42EJ

Monsell Road

N51AX

Elfort Road

N51BE

Drayton Park

N76PA

Lower Holloway

N77NJ

Finsbury Park West

N51LE

Gillespie Road

N42AE

Monsell Road

N42QW

St Thomas's Road

N77GA

Benwell Road

N76EX

Annette Road

N51BZ

Century Mews

N51DL

Blackstock Road

N51DT

Drayton Park

N78DB

Lower Holloway

N42UH

Monsell Road

N51DE

Legard Road

N51FH

Gillespie Road

N51LT

Gillespie Road

N76EJ

Jackson Road

N77BY

Queensland Road

N77NA

Finsbury Park West

N42DZ

Chatterton Road

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