Postcode N5 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 1BL.
Highbury near N5 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Isledon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Isledon Gardens |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £1,680,000 | £989 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £984 |
| Flats | 84 | £560,000 | £742 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £510,000 | £1,207,500 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | £1,165,000 |
| 2018 | £499,999 | £1,170,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2020 | £580,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £1,252,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £1,375,000 |
| 2023 | £505,000 | £1,260,575 |
| 2024 | £539,500 | £1,360,000 |
| 2025 | £542,500 | £1,685,000 |
| 2026 | £492,500 | £1,515,223 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £755 | £915 |
| 2017 | £744 | £840 |
| 2018 | £740 | £870 |
| 2019 | £720 | £865 |
| 2020 | £772 | £883 |
| 2021 | £769 | £926 |
| 2022 | £804 | £1,013 |
| 2023 | £747 | £992 |
| 2024 | £809 | £978 |
| 2025 | £739 | £1,000 |
| 2026 | £694 | £903 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 72, Southstand Apartments, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £457,250 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 83, Southstand Apartments, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £425,750 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 210, Southstand Apartments, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1FD | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 253, Southstand Apartments, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1FD | Flats | Leasehold | £715,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 180, Southstand Apartments, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1FD | Flats | Leasehold | £695,000 |
In the N5 1BL postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
| 0.2 mi | Arsenal Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EA | Walking directions to Arsenal Supermarket |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N5 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fin Craig
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Nafisah Brown
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick David Brighty
Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N5 1BL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N5 1BL in Highbury is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 1BL, including St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good), Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding) and St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 1BL is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 337 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N5 1BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,512 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 1BL is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fin Craig (Labour Party), Nafisah Brown (Green Party) and Patrick David Brighty (Green Party).