Postcode N5 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from N5 1JL.
Highbury Fields near N5 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £783,000 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Flats | 102 | £631,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,650,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £1,970,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1JL postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Food & Wine | 316 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to Highbury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N5 1JL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.