Postcode N5 1HL is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The median sale price in Highbury is £815,000 (around £1,015 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £537,500 and £1,525,250. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,265 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.5% 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 per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from N5 1HL.
Highbury near N5 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.3 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £815,000 (about £1,015 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,225,000 | £1,143 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 26 | £1,827,500 | £1,171 |
| Flats | 76 | £688,050 | £919 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £799,950 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,565,000 |
| 2018 | £550,102 | £1,455,000 | £1,430,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2020 | £630,000 | £1,790,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £2,200,000 | £1,622,500 |
| 2022 | £621,250 | £3,150,000 | £1,556,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £2,850,000 | £1,830,000 |
| 2024 | £645,000 | £1,762,500 | £1,645,000 |
| 2025 | £625,000 | £2,825,000 | £2,042,500 |
| 2026 | £720,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £939 | £978 | £996 |
| 2017 | £843 | £1,086 | £883 |
| 2018 | £816 | £1,073 | £914 |
| 2019 | £796 | £985 | £822 |
| 2020 | £850 | £768 | £989 |
| 2021 | £872 | £1,043 | £982 |
| 2022 | £899 | £1,109 | £1,055 |
| 2023 | £882 | £1,253 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £914 | £1,227 | £1,077 |
| 2025 | £883 | £1,142 | £1,212 |
| 2026 | £1,027 | £1,143 | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 29A, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £517,152 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 83, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HR | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 71, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HR | Flats | Leasehold | £680,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 91, Calabria Road, London, N5 1HX | Terraced | Freehold | £2,750,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 73, Calabria Road, London, N5 1HX | Terraced | Freehold | £2,300,000 |
In the N5 1HL postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy Highbury Grove | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
City of London Academy Highbury Grove ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2022
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Samuel Rhodes MLD School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Samuel Rhodes MLD School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | The London Screen Academy | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
The London Screen Academy ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N5 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Food & Wine | 316 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to Highbury Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
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 1HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benali Hamdache
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jon Robert Nott
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Talia Hussain
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N5 1HL records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around N5 1HL in Highbury is £815,000 (about £1,015 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 1HL, including City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good), Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and The London Screen Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N5 1HL is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 434 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 1HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,265 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 1HL is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benali Hamdache (Green Party), Jon Robert Nott (Green Party) and Talia Hussain (Green Party).