Postcode N5 2LG 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Clissold Park.
Highbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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 of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from N5 2LG.
Highbury near N5 2LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.3 mi | Church Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Street Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Parade | Small | Walking directions to Albion Parade |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £6,675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £2,247,500 |
| Flats | 111 | £620,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £2,051,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 2LG postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Local Minimarket | Catherall Road, Islington, N5 2LD | Walking directions to New Local Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | River & Green | Green lanes, Islington, N16 9DJ | Walking directions to River & Green |
| 0.1 mi | Shopping Garden | 156-158 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DL | Walking directions to Shopping Garden |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Murrain Road, Hackney, N4 2BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Larder | 145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DA | Walking directions to Green Lane Larder |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.