Postcode N5 1TR is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Gillespie Road area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Gillespie Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 1TR.
Gillespie Road near N5 1TR 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 |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Holloway Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holloway Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Kinloch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kinloch Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Islington Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Islington Road 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 1TR postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Addis Food and Wine | 64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1ND | Walking directions to Addis Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 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 |
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.