Postcode N5 2QX 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 average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 £572,500 (around £881 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £455,000 and £780,000. The nearest station is Canonbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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 13,967 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Newington Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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 2QX.
Newington Green near N5 2QX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Butterfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Butterfield Green |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £572,500 (about £881 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 | 116 | £552,500 | £871 |
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 2QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Top Floor Flat, 41, Petherton Road, London, N5 2QX | Flats | Leasehold | £832,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 25, Petherton Road, London, N5 2QX | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 82, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £660,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, 74, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 |
In the N5 2QX postcode area, located within Newington Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | The London Screen Academy | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Newington Green Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | City of London Academy Highbury Grove | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N5 2QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 37-43 Green Lanes, London, N16 9BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ege | 49 Newington Green, London, N16 9PX | Walking directions to Ege |
| 0.2 mi | Grosvenor Wines | 89 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NL | Walking directions to Grosvenor Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 115 Newington Green Road, London, N1 4QY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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 2QX, 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 2QX records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around N5 2QX in Mildmay is £572,500 (about £881 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2QX, including The London Screen Academy, Newington Green Primary School (Outstanding) and City of London Academy Highbury Grove (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N5 2QX is Canonbury in TfL zone 2, about 325 m away, serving the Overground line.
N5 2QX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,967 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 2QX 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).