Postcode N5 1EG 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Clissold Park.
Gillespie Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from N5 1EG.
Gillespie Road near N5 1EG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.5 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 1EG postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wallers Grocery | 187 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL | Walking directions to Wallers Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Sari Ciceak Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DY | Walking directions to Sari Ciceak Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Arsenal Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EA | Walking directions to Arsenal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Arsenal Wine | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DX | Walking directions to Arsenal Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.