Newbury Lodge is in London and in Islington district. N5 1AD is located in the Highbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newbury Lodge, London, N5 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1AE, N5 1AB, N5 1HH, N5 1AH, N5 1SX, N5 1AP, N5 1TG, N5 1SU, N5 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N5 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 54.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 29.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 57.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 28.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.6% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 79.5% | 72.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 66.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 66.1% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 66.1% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 24.9% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 1.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbury Lodge was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newbury Lodge has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 31st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Newbury Lodge, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2023-02-03 | £35,752 |
| 6 Newbury Lodge, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2020-10-23 | £363,849 |
| 1 Newbury Lodge, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2007-06-08 | £216,302 |
| 2 Newbury Lodge, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2006-07-20 | £367,699 |
| 3 Newbury Lodge, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2006-03-22 | £326,511 |
N5 1AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
N5 1AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N5 1AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 510 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 580 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 295 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 295 yd | |
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 296 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 321 yd | |
| Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ | Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 194 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 196 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 321 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 608 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 318 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 330 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 696 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 708 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 243 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 558 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 867 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 166 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 647 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.