Postcode N5 2XG 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year. The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Highbury Fields.
Highbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Highbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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 of residents in Highbury is £67,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from N5 2XG.
Highbury near N5 2XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Drayton Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Drayton Park | Great Northern | Walking directions to Drayton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Canonbury | Overground | Walking directions to Canonbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £707,500 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 | 4 | £2,247,500 |
| Flats | 111 | £620,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £2,051,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highbury
In the N5 2XG postcode area, located within Highbury, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N5 2XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jega Superstore | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UA | Walking directions to Jega Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Da Mario | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Da Mario |
| 0.1 mi | Highbury Natural | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AA | Walking directions to Highbury Natural |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 2AB | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.2 mi | Off licence | Highbury Park, Islington, N5 1UB | Walking directions to Off licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.