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N5 2DJ

Highbury New Park

Mildmay

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Overview

Postcode N5 2DJ is located in a major urban area, within the Mildmay ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Newington Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Newington Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Newington Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 2DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newington Green near N5 2DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 2DJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury
0.6 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park
0.7 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 2DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHighbury FieldsLargeWalking directions to Highbury Fields
0.1 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green
0.5 miButterfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Butterfield Green

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
13,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.91(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.04(-70%)
Vehicle crime
5.74(-39%)
Theft from the person
5.17(-45%)
Burglary
5.17(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
38.3%
Other White
75
26.6%
African
24
8.51%
Irish
14
4.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
4.26%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
65.04%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.94%
No qualifications
19
7.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
31.09%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.17%
Social rents from council
19
15.97%
Other social rented
17
14.29%
Owns outright
12
10.08%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Mildmay

Median price£601,500
Price per sq ft£914
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £783K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £601,500 (about £914 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £5,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mildmay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£5,450,000£1,858
Terraced12£1,512,500£999
Flats122£572,500£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildmay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildmay.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£490,000£1,060,040
2017£495,000£850,000£1,040,000
2018£528,500£1,130,000
2019£532,500£1,222,500£1,190,000
2020£580,800£2,442,250£1,225,000
2021£545,000£1,600,000£1,200,000
2022£550,000£2,825,000£1,512,500
2023£538,000£645,000£1,650,000
2024£585,000£1,047,850£1,650,000
2025£612,500£1,712,420£1,360,000
2026£540,000£5,450,000£795,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildmay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildmay.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£830£837
2017£847£632£769
2018£762£782
2019£774£602£809
2020£814£892£780
2021£801£1,226£897
2022£824£900£953
2023£812£713£1,023
2024£891£1,118£902
2025£921£1,128£974
2026£854£1,858£999
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildmay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 4, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJFlatsLeasehold£600,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 2, 82, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJFlatsLeasehold£660,000
17 Jun 2025Flat 5, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJFlatsLeasehold£580,000
17 Jun 2025Flat 5, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJFlatsLeasehold£580,000
24 Oct 2025Top Floor Flat, 41, Petherton Road, London, N5 2QXFlatsLeasehold£832,500

Schools

In the N5 2DJ postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 2DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHighbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableSamuel Rhodes MLD SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusThe London Screen AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 2DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGrosvenor Wines89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NLWalking directions to Grosvenor Wines
0.2 miEge49 Newington Green, London, N16 9PXWalking directions to Ege
0.2 miCostcutter115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miLemporium135 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RAWalking directions to Lemporium

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 2DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carlos Valero

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jackson Caines

Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sophia Brown

Mildmay - 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
WardMildmayE05013709
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newington GreenE02000565
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 012DE01002781
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 2DJ

Is N5 2DJ (Newington Green) safe?

The area around N5 2DJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near N5 2DJ?

The median sale price around N5 2DJ in Newington Green is £601,500 (about £914 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 2DJ?

There are 20 schools close to N5 2DJ, including Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement), Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 2DJ?

The closest station to N5 2DJ is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 332 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N5 2DJ?

N5 2DJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N5 2DJ (Newington Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2DJ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carlos Valero (Green Party), Jackson Caines (Green Party) and Sophia Brown (Green Party).