Postcode N5 1LU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gillespie Road is £80,100 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.
Gillespie Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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 of residents in Gillespie Road is £80,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 255 ft away from N5 1LU.
Gillespie Road near N5 1LU 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 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kinloch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kinloch Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Islington Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Islington Road Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Biddestone Park | Small | Walking directions to Biddestone Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 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 | 69 | £517,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,273,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £1,400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Arsenal
In the N5 1LU postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harvist Supermarket | Islington, N7 7NN | Walking directions to Harvist Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Jackson Food & Wine | Jackson Road, Islington, N7 6EE | Walking directions to Jackson Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Hornsey Supermarket | Islington, N7 6DP | Walking directions to Hornsey Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.