Postcode N5 2EA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 26.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from N5 2EA.
Highbury near N5 2EA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,600,000 | £1,124 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,805,000 | £1,149 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,500 | £913 |
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 | £2,052,000 |
| 2026 | £703,050 | — | £1,700,000 |
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 2EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 24A, Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA | Flats | Leasehold | £774,640 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Flat C, 20A, Highbury Grove, London, N5 2EA | Flats | Leasehold | £930,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 133, Highbury Grove, London, N5 1HP | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Flat A, 11, Baalbec Road, London, N5 1QN | Flats | Leasehold | £705,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 26, Fieldview Court, Highbury Grove, London, N5 2AL | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the N5 2EA postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Village Store | 216 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2LL | Walking directions to Highbury Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.3 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.3 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
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 2EA, 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 2EA 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 2EA in Highbury is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2EA, including Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding), City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good) and The London Screen Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2EA is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 442 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2EA 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 2EA 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).