Postcode N5 2SZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clissold Park.
Highbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from N5 2SZ.
Highbury near N5 2SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.5 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.3 mi | Church Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Street Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,600,000 | £1,124 |
| Detached | 1 | £2,180,000 | £1,113 |
| Terraced | 27 | £1,805,000 | £1,149 |
| Flats | 78 | £602,500 | £913 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £799,950 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,565,000 |
| 2018 | £550,102 | £1,455,000 | £1,430,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,305,000 |
| 2020 | £630,000 | £1,790,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2021 | £610,000 | £2,200,000 | £1,622,500 |
| 2022 | £621,250 | £3,150,000 | £1,556,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £2,850,000 | £1,830,000 |
| 2024 | £645,000 | £1,762,500 | £1,645,000 |
| 2025 | £625,000 | £2,825,000 | £2,052,000 |
| 2026 | £703,050 | — | £1,700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £939 | £978 | £996 |
| 2017 | £843 | £1,086 | £883 |
| 2018 | £816 | £1,073 | £914 |
| 2019 | £796 | £985 | £822 |
| 2020 | £850 | £768 | £989 |
| 2021 | £872 | £1,043 | £982 |
| 2022 | £899 | £1,109 | £1,055 |
| 2023 | £882 | £1,253 | £1,023 |
| 2024 | £914 | £1,227 | £1,077 |
| 2025 | £882 | £1,142 | £1,207 |
| 2026 | £1,030 | — | £1,105 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2025 | 313, Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LB | Other | Freehold | £1,450,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 361, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TB | Flats | Leasehold | £572,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat C, 117, Riversdale Road, London, N5 2SU | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 128, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £512,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 218, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the N5 2SZ postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | River & Green | Green lanes, Islington, N16 9DJ | Walking directions to River & Green |
| 0.1 mi | New Local Minimarket | Catherall Road, Islington, N5 2LD | Walking directions to New Local Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Murrain Road, Hackney, N4 2BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shopping Garden | 156-158 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DL | Walking directions to Shopping Garden |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 10 Brownswood Road, London, N4 2XS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2SZ, 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
The area around N5 2SZ records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around N5 2SZ in Highbury is £782,000 (about £1,014 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N5 2SZ, including St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good), St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good) and Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2SZ is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 885 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N5 2SZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,519 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 2SZ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benali Hamdache (Green Party), Jon Robert Nott (Green Party) and Talia Hussain (Green Party).