Postcode N5 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Highbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Highbury area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 Canonbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,265 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 2AR.
Highbury near N5 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,225,000 | £1,124 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 30 | £1,777,500 | £1,149 |
| Flats | 85 | £610,000 | £918 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 42B, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,560,250 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 16, Seaforth Crescent, London, N5 2BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 19, Seaforth Crescent, London, N5 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £720,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 98, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 24, Lexfield House, 75, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EY | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the N5 2AR postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N5 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Benali Hamdache
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jon Robert Nott
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Talia Hussain
Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N5 2AR records about 98 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N5 2AR in Highbury is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2AR, including Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement), The London Screen Academy (Outstanding) and Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2AR is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 377 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,265 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2AR 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).