Postcode N5 1NJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 246 ft away from N5 1NJ.
Highbury Fields near N5 1NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,225,000 | £1,124 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 30 | £1,777,500 | £1,149 |
| Flats | 85 | £610,000 | £918 |
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 | £653,050 | £2,000,000 | £1,670,000 |
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 | £882 | £1,142 | £1,207 |
| 2026 | £1,030 | — | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 65, Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 36, Whistler Street, London, N5 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,275,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 2, Coach House Lane, London, N5 1AW | Terraced | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 5, Battledean Road, London, N5 1UX | Terraced | Freehold | £1,915,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 34, Framfield Road, London, N5 1UU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,850,000 |
In the N5 1NJ postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | Horsell Road, Islington, N5 1XL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 54 Benwell Road, London, N7 7BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1NJ, 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 1NJ records about 103 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around N5 1NJ in Highbury Fields is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 1NJ, including Highbury Fields School (Outstanding), Drayton Park Primary School (Good) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 1NJ is Drayton Park in TfL zone 2, about 124 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N5 1NJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,765 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 1NJ 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).