Postcode N5 2NS 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 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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 63.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 220 ft away from N5 2NS.
Newington Green near N5 2NS 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.4 mi | New River Walk | Large | Walking directions to New River Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
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 2NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, Hillfield House, Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NS | Flats | Leasehold | £733,767 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Third Floor Flat, 125, Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat C, 105, Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat A, 117, Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 119B, Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 |
In the N5 2NS postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | River Food & Wine | Unit 2 St. Paul's Road, London, N1 2SY | Walking directions to River Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Green Express | 87 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QX | Walking directions to Green Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Lemporium | 135 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4RA | Walking directions to Lemporium |
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 2NS, 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 2NS 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 2NS 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 2NS, including Samuel Rhodes MLD School (Outstanding), City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good) and St Paul's Steiner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2NS is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 79 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2NS 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 2NS 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).