Postcode N5 1QZ 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 Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 18.6% 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 168 ft away from N5 1QZ.
Highbury Fields near N5 1QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
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 1QZ 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 1QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S.T. Food & Wine | 308 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LF | Walking directions to S.T. Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 89-95 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.