Postcode N5 2XB 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clissold Park.
Highbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 2XB.
Highbury near N5 2XB 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Clissold Park | Large | Walking directions to Clissold Park |
| 0.3 mi | Petherton Green | Large | Walking directions to Petherton Green |
| 0.5 mi | Albion Parade | Small | Walking directions to Albion Parade |
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 2XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 62B, Aberdeen Road, London, N5 2XB | Flats | Leasehold | £784,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 61, Aberdeen Road, London, N5 2XB | Detached | Freehold | £3,500,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 42, Northolme Road, London, N5 2UX | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 50C, Northolme Road, London, N5 2UX | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 16, Kelross Road, London, N5 2QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,650,000 |
In the N5 2XB 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 2XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
| 0.2 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.2 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.2 mi | New Local Minimarket | Catherall Road, Islington, N5 2LD | Walking directions to New Local Minimarket |
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 2XB, 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 2XB records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2XB 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 2XB, including St Joan of Arc RC Primary School (Good), Highbury Quadrant Primary School (Requires improvement) and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N5 2XB is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 762 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
N5 2XB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,417 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 2XB 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).