Postcode N5 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury Fields area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 461.8 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 0.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 461.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from N5 1RB.
Highbury Fields near N5 1RB 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £695,000 in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £3,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 51 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Laycock
In the N5 1RB postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0 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 |
| 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 | Green Shop | 237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Green Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.