Postcode N5 1AJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 1AJ.
Highbury Fields near N5 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 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 | 98 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,417,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £2,052,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1AJ postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.1 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.1 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.