Postcode N5 2EU is located in a major urban area, within the Mildmay area 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 median sale price in Mildmay is £587,500 (around £897 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £465,000 and £782,500. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 England, 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 46.6% 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 2EU.
Newington Green near N5 2EU 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 Shrubbery | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Shrubbery |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 (about £897 per square foot) in Mildmay area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £5,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £5,450,000 | £1,886 |
| Terraced | 10 | £1,142,500 | £999 |
| Flats | 127 | £555,000 | £876 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £615,000 | £1,712,420 | £1,360,000 |
| 2026 | £542,000 | £5,450,000 | £800,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £927 | £1,128 | £974 |
| 2026 | £851 | £1,886 | £1,039 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2EU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 85C, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EU | Flats | Leasehold | £825,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | Flat 23, Lexfield House, 75, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EY | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 98, Aberdeen Park, London, N5 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 38, Belmont Court, 93, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2HA | Flats | Leasehold | £735,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, Belmont Court, 93, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2HA | Flats | Leasehold | £759,000 |
In the N5 2EU postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | The London Screen Academy | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
The London Screen Academy ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Samuel Rhodes MLD School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Samuel Rhodes MLD School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2014. | |
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N5 2EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Larder | 145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DA | Walking directions to Green Lane Larder |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Ege | 49 Newington Green, London, N16 9PX | Walking directions to Ege |
| 0.2 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
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 2EU, 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 2EU 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N5 2EU in Mildmay is £587,500 (about £897 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2EU, including The London Screen Academy, Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding) and St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N5 2EU is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 489 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2EU 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 2EU 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).