Postcode N5 2TX 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 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highbury is £74,188 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Clissold Park.
Highbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,946 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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 290 ft away from N5 2TX.
Highbury near N5 2TX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.3 mi | Church Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Street Gardens |
| 0.4 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 2TX postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | New Local Minimarket | Catherall Road, Islington, N5 2LD | Walking directions to New Local Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | River & Green | Green lanes, Islington, N16 9DJ | Walking directions to River & Green |
| 0.1 mi | Shopping Garden | 156-158 Green Lanes, London, N16 9DL | Walking directions to Shopping Garden |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Murrain Road, Hackney, N4 2BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Arsenal Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N5 1EA | Walking directions to Arsenal Supermarket |
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: 16/01/2026.