Postcode N5 2LJ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Clissold Park.
Highbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from N5 2LJ.
Highbury near N5 2LJ 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.3 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.5 mi | Newington Green | Small | Walking directions to Newington Green |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £783,000 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 | 3 | £2,600,000 |
| Flats | 102 | £631,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,650,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £1,970,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 2LJ postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopping Garden | 156-158 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DL | Walking directions to Shopping Garden |
| 0.1 mi | New Local Minimarket | Catherall Road, Islington, N5 2LD | Walking directions to New Local Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Larder | 145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DA | Walking directions to Green Lane Larder |
| 0.2 mi | River & Green | Green lanes, Islington, N16 9DJ | Walking directions to River & Green |
| 0.2 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N5 2LJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.