Highbury Hill is in London and in Islington district. N5 1AP 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 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1NE, N5 1SX, N5 1HH, N5 1TR, N5 1AB, N5 1AD, N5 1AS, N5 1TP, N5 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 52.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 43.3% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 60.4% | 57.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 32.7% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 57.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 15.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 55.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 0.4% | -7.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9% | 1.9% | -7.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 66.5% | 63.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 76.3% | 66.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 66.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.6% | -14.8% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Hill was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Hill has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 201st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86B Highbury Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2025-03-24 | £681,454 |
| Flat 2 84 Highbury Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £784,000 | 2024-08-09 | £745,738 |
| Flat 3 48 Highbury Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £661,000 | 2024-06-07 | £603,337 |
| 86B Highbury Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-09-30 | £564,342 |
| Flat B 54 Highbury Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £533,000 | 2022-04-07 | £505,536 |
N5 1AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,520 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 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,575 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 | 2,968 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 | 3,388 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 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 500 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 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community 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 | 397 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,875 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 | 624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,180 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 | 1,008 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 | 554 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 322 yd | |
| DNC LTD@emirates | DNC LTD@emirates, Emirates Stadium | 371 yd | |
| Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ | Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre | 374 yd | |
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 400 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 168 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 173 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 430 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 598 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 425 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 430 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 583 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 669 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 147 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 781 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 841 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 272 yd | |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 488 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 757 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.