Postcode N5 1EB is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Gillespie Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillespie Road is £80,100 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Islington Road Gardens.
Gillespie Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 134.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gillespie Road is £80,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from N5 1EB.
Gillespie Road near N5 1EB 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Islington Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Islington Road Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,000 up to £2,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £517,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,273,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £1,400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Arsenal
In the N5 1EB postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Arsenal Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EA | Walking directions to Arsenal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
| 0.2 mi | Wallers Grocery | 187 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL | Walking directions to Wallers Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Sari Ciceak Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DY | Walking directions to Sari Ciceak Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Arsenal Wine | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DX | Walking directions to Arsenal Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.