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N5 2DU

Highbury New Park

Highbury

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Overview

Postcode N5 2DU 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 very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clissold Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Highbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury near N5 2DU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 2DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Canonbury

Overground

Walking directions to Canonbury
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.6 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 2DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClissold ParkLargeWalking directions to Clissold Park
0.2 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green
0.4 miNewington GreenSmallWalking directions to Newington Green

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
11,066 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.25(-83%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-85%)
Theft from the person
2.62(-72%)
Vehicle crime
1.97(-79%)
Drugs
1.31(-79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
33.03%
Other White
53
24.31%
African
28
12.84%
Bangladeshi
9
4.13%
Caribbean
8
3.67%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
60%
No qualifications
28
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.03%
Level 3 (A level)
13
7.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.86%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
42.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
25.4%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.08%
Owns outright
9
7.14%
Other social rented
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Highbury

Median price£782,000
Price per sq ft£1,014
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£524K – £1.3M

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £782,000 (about £1,014 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-Detached2£2,600,000£1,124
Detached1£2,180,000£1,113
Terraced27£1,805,000£1,149
Flats78£602,500£913

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£2,052,000
2026£703,050£1,700,000
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 2DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 1, 120, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DRFlatsLeasehold£465,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 8, 126, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DRFlatsLeasehold£400,000
03 Jun 2025Flat 8, 120, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DRFlatsLeasehold£410,000
16 May 2025Flat 5, 110A, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DRFlatsLeasehold£735,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 8, 124, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DRFlatsLeasehold£406,500

Schools

In the N5 2DU postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 2DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHighbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Joan of Arc RC 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 2DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 2DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreen Lane Larder145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DAWalking directions to Green Lane Larder
0.2 miShopping Garden156-158 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DLWalking directions to Shopping Garden
0.2 miNew Local MinimarketCatherall Road, Islington, N5 2LDWalking directions to New Local Minimarket
0.2 miJega SuperstoreHighbury Park, Islington, N5 1UAWalking directions to Jega Superstore
0.2 miDa MarioHighbury Park, Islington, N5 2AAWalking directions to Da Mario

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 2DU, 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)HighburyE02000562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 009CE01002743
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 2DU

Is N5 2DU (Highbury) safe?

The area around N5 2DU records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2DU?

The median sale price around N5 2DU in Highbury is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 2DU?

There are 20 schools close to N5 2DU, including Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement), St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N5 2DU?

The closest station to N5 2DU is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 778 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N5 2DU?

N5 2DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N5 2DU (Highbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2DU 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).