Postcode N5 1XL 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 149.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury Fields is £82,000 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 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury Fields has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Highbury Fields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from N5 1XL.
Highbury Fields near N5 1XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £732,500 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,860,000 |
| Flats | 116 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,762,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £2,050,000 |
10 years price trend in Highbury
In the N5 1XL postcode area, located within Highbury Fields, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.