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N5 1HP

Highbury Grove

Highbury

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Overview

Postcode N5 1HP is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward 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 nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,265 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from N5 1HP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 1HP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 1HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.4 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.4 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
3,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.23(-12%)
Public order
14.95(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.28(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.68(+87%)
Drugs
8.54(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
45.25%
Other White
48
18.25%
Bangladeshi
18
6.84%
African
15
5.7%
Caribbean
13
4.94%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
57.96%
No qualifications
35
15.49%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.31%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
28.45%
Social rents from council
28
24.14%
Owns outright
22
18.97%
Other social rented
17
14.66%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.34%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Highbury

Median price£782,000
Price per sq ft£1,014
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£524K – £1.3M

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,600,000£1,124
Detached1£2,180,000£1,113
Terraced27£1,805,000£1,149
Flats78£602,500£913

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£2,052,000
2026£703,050£1,700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£882£1,142£1,207
2026£1,030£1,105
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026133, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HPFlatsLeasehold£315,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 1, 24A, Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EAFlatsLeasehold£774,640
21 Jul 2025Flat C, 20A, Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EAFlatsLeasehold£930,000
09 Oct 2025128, Calabria Road, London, N5 1HTTerracedFreehold£2,475,000
09 May 2025120, Calabria Road, London, N5 1HTTerracedFreehold£2,400,000

Schools

In the N5 1HP postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 1HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCity of London Academy Highbury GroveAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miNot applicableSamuel Rhodes MLD SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusThe London Screen AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHighbury Village Store216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LLWalking directions to Highbury Village Store
0.2 miQuality FoodHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2ABWalking directions to Quality Food
0.3 miGrosvenor Wines89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NLWalking directions to Grosvenor Wines
0.3 miHighbury NaturalHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2AAWalking directions to Highbury Natural
0.3 miDa MarioHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2AAWalking directions to Da Mario

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 1HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benali Hamdache

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jon Robert Nott

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Talia Hussain

Highbury - 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
WardHighburyE05013704
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighburyE02000562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 009AE01002738
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 1HP

Is N5 1HP (Highbury) safe?

The area around N5 1HP 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N5 1HP?

The median sale price around N5 1HP in Highbury is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 1HP?

There are 20 schools close to N5 1HP, including City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good), Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 1HP?

The closest station to N5 1HP is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 456 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N5 1HP?

N5 1HP 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).

Who represents N5 1HP (Highbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

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