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N5 1GE

Drayton Park

Arsenal

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Detailed insights for N5 1GE

Overview

Postcode N5 1GE is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Holloway area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Lower Holloway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lower Holloway has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lower Holloway is £77,242 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from N5 1GE.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Holloway near N5 1GE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 1GE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.3 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.3 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 1GE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKinloch GardensSmallWalking directions to Kinloch Gardens
0.2 miIsledon GardensSmallWalking directions to Isledon Gardens
0.3 miBiddestone ParkSmallWalking directions to Biddestone Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
7,522.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.99(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.25(-58%)
Theft from the person
8.44(-10%)
Burglary
4.22(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
40.58%
Other White
70
16.91%
Other Asian
45
10.87%
African
25
6.04%
Irish
18
4.35%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
289
81.41%
Level 3 (A level)
25
7.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
3.66%
No qualifications
12
3.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.69%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
99
41.08%
Shared ownership
64
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
15.35%
Owns with a mortgage
28
11.62%
Owns outright
6
2.49%
Total households: 241

Property prices in Arsenal

Median price£601,250
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£459K – £832K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,680,000£989
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£984
Flats84£560,000£742

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arsenal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2025235, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GEFlatsLeasehold£507,500
25 Mar 2025244, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GEFlatsLeasehold£435,000
17 Jun 202598, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GDFlatsLeasehold£385,000
13 May 2025122, Drayton Park, London, N5 1LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,370,800
15 May 2026184A, Drayton Park, London, N5 1LUTerracedLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the N5 1GE postcode area, located within Lower Holloway, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 1GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGillespie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1GE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 1GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHarvist SupermarketIslington, N7 7NNWalking directions to Harvist Supermarket
0.2 miJackson Food & WineJackson Road, Islington, N7 6EEWalking directions to Jackson Food & Wine
0.2 miHornsey SupermarketIslington, N7 6DPWalking directions to Hornsey Supermarket
0.2 miArsenal Mini Mart35-37 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DDWalking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart
0.2 miTesco Express71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1ANWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N5 1GE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fin Craig

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafisah Brown

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick David Brighty

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardArsenalE05013697
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower HollowayE02000564
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 011JE01035653
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 1GE

Is N5 1GE (Lower Holloway) safe?

The area around N5 1GE records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N5 1GE?

The median sale price around N5 1GE in Lower Holloway is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 1GE?

There are 20 schools close to N5 1GE, including Pakeman Primary School (Good), St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good) and Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 1GE?

The closest station to N5 1GE is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 265 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N5 1GE?

N5 1GE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,874 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N5 1GE (Lower Holloway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 1GE 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).