Postcode N5 1NS is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury area 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 median sale price in Highbury is £813,750 (around £1,014 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £541,250 and £1,537,875. The nearest station is Drayton Park, about 0 miles away. There are 12 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 England, 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 23.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from N5 1NS.
Highbury Fields near N5 1NS 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £813,750 (about £1,014 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,225,000 | £1,143 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,850,000 | £1,168 |
| Flats | 78 | £672,500 | £919 |
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 | £720,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,700,000 |
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 | £883 | £1,142 | £1,212 |
| 2026 | £1,027 | £1,143 | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | 36, Whistler Street, London, N5 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,275,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 65, Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 45, Drayton Park, London, N5 1NT | Terraced | Freehold | £1,575,000 |
In the N5 1NS postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Drayton Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. | |
Drayton Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 May 2016
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Highbury Fields School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2016. | |
Highbury Fields School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | London Metropolitan University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
London Metropolitan University ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N5 1NS
| 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 | Co-op Food | 54 Benwell Road, London, N7 7BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | Horsell Road, Islington, N5 1XL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Good Value | 126 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JE | Walking directions to Good Value |
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 1NS, 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 1NS 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 robbery.
The median sale price around N5 1NS in Highbury is £813,750 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 1NS, including Drayton Park Primary School (Good), Highbury Fields School (Outstanding) and London Metropolitan University. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N5 1NS is Drayton Park in TfL zone 2, about 55 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N5 1NS 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 1NS 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).