Postcode N5 1LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Gillespie Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 311.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.
Gillespie Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 311.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from N5 1LQ.
Gillespie Road near N5 1LQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kinloch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kinloch Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Islington Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Islington Road Gardens |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £597,500 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 | 71 | £525,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,216,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £1,390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Arsenal
In the N5 1LQ postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arsenal Wine | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DX | Walking directions to Arsenal Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sari Ciceak Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DY | Walking directions to Sari Ciceak Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Arsenal Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EA | Walking directions to Arsenal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Wallers Grocery | 187 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LL | Walking directions to Wallers Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.