Postcode N1 2LE is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from N1 2LE.
Highbury Fields near N1 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.3 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £783,000 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Flats | 102 | £631,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,650,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £1,970,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N1 2LE postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Food & Wine | 316 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to Highbury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
| 0.1 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N1 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benali Hamdache
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jon Robert Nott
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Talia Hussain
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.