Postcode N5 1QL 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 192.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a moderate 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 192.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from N5 1QL.
Highbury Fields near N5 1QL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 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 | 4 | £2,247,500 |
| Flats | 111 | £620,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £2,051,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1QL 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 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.3 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.3 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.