Postcode N5 1FW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Islington Road Gardens.
Highbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from N5 1FW.
Highbury near N5 1FW 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 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1FW postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
| 0.1 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.