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N5 2TB

Highbury Quadrant

Highbury

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Overview

Postcode N5 2TB 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
68.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Highbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.6%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from N5 2TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Highbury near N5 2TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N5 2TB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.6 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N5 2TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miClissold ParkLargeWalking directions to Clissold Park
0.5 miPetherton GreenLargeWalking directions to Petherton Green
0.4 miChurch Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Church Street Gardens

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
21,393.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.27(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.14(-10%)
Burglary
14.35(+162%)
Theft from the person
14.35(+53%)
Drugs
11.74(+89%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
30.4%
Other White
50
14.2%
African
48
13.64%
Caribbean
28
7.95%
Other
22
6.25%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
41.51%
No qualifications
59
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
48.18%
Other social rented
28
20.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.6%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.57%
Shared ownership
7
5.11%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Highbury

Median price£806,250
Price per sq ft£1,015
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£533K – £1.3M

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) in Highbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,225,000£1,124
Detached1£2,180,000£1,113
Terraced30£1,777,500£1,149
Flats85£610,000£918

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£2,042,500
2026£653,050£2,000,000£1,670,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N5 2TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 2025361, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TBFlatsLeasehold£572,000
24 Mar 2025Flat C, 117, Riversdale Road, London, N5 2SUFlatsLeasehold£495,000
26 Sept 2025128, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TZFlatsLeasehold£512,000
28 Mar 2025218, Highbury Quadrant, London, N5 2TZFlatsLeasehold£500,000
10 Jul 2026Flat A, 58, Riversdale Road, London, N5 2JZFlatsLeasehold£560,000

Schools

In the N5 2TB postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N5 2TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGillespie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N5 2TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRiver & GreenGreen lanes, Islington, N16 9DJWalking directions to River & Green
0.1 miNew Local MinimarketCatherall Road, Islington, N5 2LDWalking directions to New Local Minimarket
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMurrain Road, Hackney, N4 2BNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWallers Grocery187 Blackstock Road, London, N5 2LLWalking directions to Wallers Grocery
0.2 miArsenal SupermarketBlackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EAWalking directions to Arsenal Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N5 2TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benali Hamdache

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jon Robert Nott

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Talia Hussain

Highbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardHighburyE05013704
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighburyE02000562
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 009BE01002741
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N5 2TB

Is N5 2TB (Highbury) safe?

The area around N5 2TB 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.

What is the average house price near N5 2TB?

The median sale price around N5 2TB in Highbury is £806,250 (about £1,015 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N5 2TB?

There are 20 schools close to N5 2TB, 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.

What is the nearest station to N5 2TB?

The closest station to N5 2TB is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 821 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N5 2TB?

N5 2TB 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).

Who represents N5 2TB (Highbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N5 2TB 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).