Postcode N5 1AL 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 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 70.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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 of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 1AL.
Highbury Fields near N5 1AL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Island | Small | Walking directions to Highbury Island |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 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 | 4 | £2,247,500 |
| Flats | 111 | £620,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £2,051,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1AL 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 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.2 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.