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N5 1UZ

Battledean Road

Highbury

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Overview

Postcode N5 1UZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbury Fields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highbury Fields has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Highbury Fields is £90,508 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from N5 1UZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury Fields near N5 1UZ 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 Drayton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 1UZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.4 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 1UZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.4 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.3 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
11,750.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.71(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.84(-26%)
Robbery
10.88(+206%)
Other theft
10.88(-5%)
Theft from the person
9.79(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
50.29%
Other White
78
22.29%
African
21
6%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
3.71%
Other
9
2.57%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
75%
No qualifications
21
8.08%
Level 3 (A level)
18
6.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
1.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
29.66%
Owns outright
34
28.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.95%
Other social rented
15
12.71%
Social rents from council
13
11.02%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Highbury

Median price£806,250
Price per sq ft£1,015
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£533K – £1.3M

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,225,000£1,124
Detached1£2,180,000£1,113
Terraced30£1,777,500£1,149
Flats85£610,000£918

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£565,000£799,950£1,250,000
2017£580,000£1,900,000£1,565,000
2018£550,102£1,455,000£1,430,000
2019£550,000£2,000,000£1,305,000
2020£630,000£1,790,000£1,700,000
2021£610,000£2,200,000£1,622,500
2022£621,250£3,150,000£1,556,000
2023£625,000£2,850,000£1,830,000
2024£645,000£1,762,500£1,645,000
2025£625,000£2,825,000£2,042,500
2026£653,050£2,000,000£1,670,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£939£978£996
2017£843£1,086£883
2018£816£1,073£914
2019£796£985£822
2020£850£768£989
2021£872£1,043£982
2022£899£1,109£1,055
2023£882£1,253£1,023
2024£914£1,227£1,077
2025£882£1,142£1,207
2026£1,030£1,105
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 1UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Upper Rear Maisonette, 6, Battledean Road, London, N5 1UZFlatsLeasehold£450,000
19 Jan 2026Upper Front Maisonette, 6, Battledean Road, London, N5 1UZFlatsLeasehold£960,250
05 Dec 202514C, Highbury Terrace Mews, London, N5 1UTTerracedFreehold£1,625,000
19 Feb 20265, Battledean Road, London, N5 1UXTerracedFreehold£1,915,000
07 Nov 202565, Whistler Street, London, N5 1NJTerracedFreehold£1,250,000

Schools

In the N5 1UZ postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 1UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHighbury Fields SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryDrayton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusThe London Screen AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 1UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAddis Food and Wine64 Drayton Park, London, N5 1NDWalking directions to Addis Food and Wine
0.2 miTesco Express71A Drayton Park, London, N5 1ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLittle WaitroseHorsell Road, Islington, N5 1XLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miQuality FoodHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2ABWalking directions to Quality Food
0.3 miHing Yip Oriental Supermarket88-90 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JGWalking directions to Hing Yip Oriental Supermarket

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 1UZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benali Hamdache

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jon Robert Nott

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Talia Hussain

Highbury - 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
WardHighburyE05013704
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highbury FieldsE02000566
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 013AE01002739
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 1UZ

Is N5 1UZ (Highbury Fields) safe?

The area around N5 1UZ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near N5 1UZ?

The median sale price around N5 1UZ in Highbury Fields is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 1UZ?

There are 20 schools close to N5 1UZ, including Highbury Fields School (Outstanding), Drayton Park Primary School (Good) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 1UZ?

The closest station to N5 1UZ is Drayton Park in TfL zone 2, about 205 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N5 1UZ?

N5 1UZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 1UZ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benali Hamdache (Green Party), Jon Robert Nott (Green Party) and Talia Hussain (Green Party).