Postcode N5 2PX 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 high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Canonbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N5 2PX.
Highbury near N5 2PX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Newington Green | Small | Walking directions to Newington Green |
| 0.5 mi | Albion Parade | Small | Walking directions to Albion Parade |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 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 | 98 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £2,417,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £2,052,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 2PX postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.2 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Larder | 145-147 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DA | Walking directions to Green Lane Larder |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.