Drayton Park is in London and in Islington district. N5 1DS is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Park, London, N5 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1DH, N5 1DT, N5 1DU, N5 1DG, N5 1NF, N5 1DA, N5 1BF, N5 1DW, N5 1TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 1DS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 80.4% | 73% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.8% | 23.2% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 71.5% | 70% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 21.6% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 24.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around N5 1DS this area, 1.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 87%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 87% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 53.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 71.8% | 76% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 55.6% 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 | 64.2% | 55.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 55.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Park was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Drayton Park has the 24th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 156th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 71F Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2024-07-08 | £510,253 |
| Flat 14 71F Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-03-27 | £384,835 |
| Flat 17 71F Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-11-13 | £568,683 |
| Flat 22 71F Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2019-11-01 | £691,157 |
| Flat 1 71F Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2019-05-17 | £440,487 |
N5 1DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 143 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 74 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| 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 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,459 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 | 2,517 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 | 3,092 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 | 3,406 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 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 795 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 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,750 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 | 786 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,276 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 | 986 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 | 477 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNC LTD@emirates | DNC LTD@emirates, Emirates Stadium | 213 yd | |
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 228 yd | |
| Benwell KItchen | Benwell KItchen, 54A Benwell Road | 358 yd | |
| Xiang Impressions | Xiang Impressions, 117 Benwell Road | 368 yd | |
| Highbury Timebank Cafe | Highbury Timebank Cafe, 191 Drayton Park | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 186 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 193 yd | |
| El Comandante Public House | El Comandante Public House, 10 Annette Road | 519 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 596 yd | |
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 420 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Ground and Part First | 531 yd | |
| OA Com Tam | OA Com Tam, Ground Floor | 532 yd | |
| Pizza Delizie | Pizza Delizie, Ground Floor | 573 yd | |
| Bam! | Bam!, Ground Floor | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 52 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit 5a | 700 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 342 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 406 yd | |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 661 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.