Postcode N5 1RX 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 139.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 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 139.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 1RX.
Highbury Fields near N5 1RX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 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 | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Flats | 98 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,417,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £2,052,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1RX 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 1RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket | 88-90 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JG | Walking directions to Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Moonlight Supermarket | 131-133 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX | Walking directions to Moonlight Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mureli Supermarket | Islington, N7 8LZ | Walking directions to Mureli Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | Horsell Road, Islington, N5 1XL | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 28-32 Highbury Corner, Islington, London, N5 1RD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.