Loxford Gardens is in London and in Islington district. N5 1FW is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 2013-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loxford Gardens, London, N5 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1FX, N5 1TZ, N5 1GF, N5 1GG, N5 1BN, N5 1TX, N5 1DE, N5 1BH, N5 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 53.9% | 57.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 34.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 65.7% | 66.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 24.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1FW this area, 3.5% 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 80.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.5% | 80.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 46.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 74% | 74.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 75.2% | 67.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 67.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 6.8% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loxford Gardens was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Loxford Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Arsenal and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thackeray House, 1 Loxford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2026-01-28 | £407,888 |
| 9 Thackeray House, 1 Loxford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-11-21 | £533,401 |
| 19 Thackeray House, 1 Loxford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2024-06-27 | £511,032 |
| 15 Thackeray House, 1 Loxford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-03-25 | £581,317 |
| 12 Thackeray House, 1 Loxford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-22 | £614,400 |
N5 1FW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1FW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 215 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,724 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 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , Islington N5 2DP | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 725 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 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 486 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 1,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canto 73 | Canto 73, Shop | 119 yd | |
| One Root Bakery | One Root Bakery, Ground Floor | 121 yd | |
| Farang London LTD | Farang London LTD, Ground Floor | 129 yd | |
| Ninh's Vietnamese Restaurant | Ninh's Vietnamese Restaurant, Ground Floor Shop | 132 yd | |
| Frank's Canteen and Caterers | Frank's Canteen and Caterers, 86 Highbury Park | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 224 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 272 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 345 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 345 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 345 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 345 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 350 yd | |
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 391 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 875 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 885 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 508 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 882 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 959 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 134 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.