Highbury Stadium Square is in London and in Islington district. N5 1FN is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1FL, N5 1FN, N5 1LR, N5 1DR, N5 1FP, N5 1LF, N5 1DN, N5 1FG, N5 1FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 1FN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 41.8% | 48.4% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 58.2% | 51.6% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 71.8% | 65.2% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 25.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65.3% | 67.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 23.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 1FN this area, 4.2% 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 84%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.1% | 84% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 50.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.7% | 80.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 66.9% | 60.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 60.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Stadium Square was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highbury Stadium Square has the 8th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 46th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Northstand Apartments Highbury Stadium Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-05-07 | £650,000 |
| 175 Northstand Apartments Highbury Stadium Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £812,500 | 2025-03-26 | £832,603 |
| 195 Northstand Apartments Highbury Stadium Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2025-01-23 | £474,161 |
| 162 Northstand Apartments Highbury Stadium Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-30 | £409,014 |
| 211 Northstand Apartments Highbury Stadium Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-28 | £441,152 |
N5 1FN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 301 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 142 |
| Information and communication | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,939 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 | 2,988 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 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 674 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 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 918 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Free schools | 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 | 946 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fink's Gillespie | Fink's Gillespie, Ground Floor | 165 yd | |
| Highbury Timebank Cafe | Highbury Timebank Cafe, 191 Drayton Park | 259 yd | |
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 303 yd | |
| The Gunners | The Gunners, 204 Blackstock Road | 360 yd | |
| FUJIMAMA SUSHI | FUJIMAMA SUSHI, 204A Blackstock Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 350 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 360 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 414 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 414 yd | |
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 294 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 413 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 414 yd | |
| Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese | Zing Zing and Shwang Chinese, 142 Blackstock Road | 458 yd | |
| Passion Kitchen | Passion Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floor Cafe | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 689 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 717 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 784 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Marks and Spencer, 6 City North Place | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 128 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 615 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 699 yd | |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 765 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON HOUSE CLIFTON TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 952 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 317.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.