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N5 1UA

Highbury Park

Arsenal

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Detailed insights for N5 1UA

Overview

Postcode N5 1UA is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.2%

Approximately 29.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from N5 1UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury near N5 1UA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 1UA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.4 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.6 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 1UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.4 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
16,488.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.74(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.72(-56%)
Vehicle crime
8.64(-8%)
Theft from the person
8.64(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
59.78%
Other White
48
17.39%
Other
13
4.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.26%
Irish
8
2.9%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
182
71.09%
No qualifications
28
10.94%
Level 3 (A level)
17
6.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.52%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
38.89%
Social rents from council
27
18.75%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.97%
Owns outright
22
15.28%
Other social rented
15
10.42%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Arsenal

Median price£606,250
Price per sq ft£771
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £837K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £606,250 (about £771 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£1,660,000£989
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£984
Flats85£565,000£745

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£510,000£1,207,500
2017£485,000£1,165,000
2018£499,999£1,170,000
2019£490,000£1,150,000
2020£580,000£1,305,000
2021£550,000£1,252,000
2022£610,000£1,375,000
2023£505,000£1,260,575
2024£539,500£1,360,000
2025£542,500£1,685,000
2026£492,500£1,455,445
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£755£915
2017£744£840
2018£740£870
2019£720£865
2020£772£883
2021£769£926
2022£804£1,013
2023£747£992
2024£809£978
2025£739£1,000
2026£694£903
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arsenal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202573, Highbury Park, London, N5 1UAOtherFreehold£900,000
08 Oct 202527, Loxford House, 85, Highbury Park, London, N5 1GFFlatsLeasehold£610,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 1, 20, Aubert Park, London, N5 1TUFlatsLeasehold£1,350,000
04 Jul 2025Flat A, 17, Lucerne Road, London, N5 1TZFlatsLeasehold£832,175
13 Jun 20253, Lucerne Road, London, N5 1TZTerracedFreehold£1,787,000

Schools

In the N5 1UA postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 1UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusThe London Screen AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 1UA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 1UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJega SuperstoreHighbury Park, Islington, N5 1UAWalking directions to Jega Superstore
0.1 miDa MarioHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2AAWalking directions to Da Mario
0.1 miHighbury NaturalHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2AAWalking directions to Highbury Natural
0.1 miOff licenceHighbury Park, Islington, N5 1UBWalking directions to Off licence
0.2 miQuality FoodHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2ABWalking directions to Quality Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N5 1UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fin Craig

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafisah Brown

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick David Brighty

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardArsenalE05013697
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighburyE02000562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 009EE01002752
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 1UA

Is N5 1UA (Highbury) safe?

The area around N5 1UA records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N5 1UA?

The median sale price around N5 1UA in Highbury is £606,250 (about £771 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 1UA?

There are 20 schools close to N5 1UA, including St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good), St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 1UA?

The closest station to N5 1UA is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 574 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N5 1UA?

N5 1UA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,512 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N5 1UA (Highbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 1UA is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fin Craig (Labour Party), Nafisah Brown (Green Party) and Patrick David Brighty (Green Party).