Postcode N5 2ET 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Highbury Fields.
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.
Newington Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Newington Green is £69,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 2ET.
Newington Green near N5 2ET 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 |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £5,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £5,400,000 | £1,858 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,725,000 | £999 |
| Flats | 109 | £600,000 | £881 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £490,000 | £1,060,040 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £1,040,000 |
| 2018 | £528,500 | £1,130,000 |
| 2019 | £532,500 | £1,190,000 |
| 2020 | £580,800 | £1,225,000 |
| 2021 | £545,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £1,512,500 |
| 2023 | £538,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £1,650,000 |
| 2025 | £610,000 | £1,360,000 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £795,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830 | £837 |
| 2017 | £847 | £769 |
| 2018 | £762 | £782 |
| 2019 | £774 | £809 |
| 2020 | £814 | £780 |
| 2021 | £801 | £897 |
| 2022 | £824 | £953 |
| 2023 | £812 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £891 | £902 |
| 2025 | £921 | £974 |
| 2026 | £854 | £999 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 65, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2ET | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 65, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2ET | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 16, Seaforth Crescent, London, N5 2BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 82, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £660,000 |
In the N5 2ET postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ege | 49 Newington Green, London, N16 9PX | Walking directions to Ege |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Green Express | 87 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QX | Walking directions to Green 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 2ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carlos Valero
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jackson Caines
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Sophia Brown
Mildmay - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N5 2ET 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.
The median sale price around N5 2ET in Newington Green is £625,000 (about £914 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2ET, 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.
The closest station to N5 2ET is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 299 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2ET 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2ET 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).