Highbury Grove is in London and in Islington district. N5 1HL 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 Grove, London, N5 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1HJ, N5 1HU, N5 1HR, N5 1HX, N5 2DA, N5 2NG, N5 1JR, N5 1HT, N5 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 55.1% | 55.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 44.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 1HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 54.8% | 58.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 22.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 48% | 54.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 13.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 64.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 10.3% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.9% | 72.4% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 65.8% | 57.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 9.3% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 58.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2.8% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 5% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Arsenal average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 1 The Limes Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-22 | £461,134 |
| Flat 2 The Limes Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2017-10-16 | £400,353 |
| Flat 4 The Limes Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2013-12-20 | £397,845 |
| Flat 4 The Limes Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-11-28 | £491,107 |
| Flat 8 The Limes Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-09-11 | £375,981 |
N5 1HL 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,152 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 | 2,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Free schools | 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 | 502 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,501 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 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 840 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook | The Nook, Basement And Ground Floors | 181 yd | |
| Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine | Yummy Thai & Asian Cuisine, 224-226 St Paul's Road | 187 yd | |
| New London Cafe | New London Cafe, Basement And Ground Floors | 193 yd | |
| Thai Corner | Thai Corner, Basement And Ground Floors | 212 yd | |
| Kitty's | Kitty's, Basement And Ground Floor Shop | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 237 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 403 yd | |
| The Canonbury PH | The Canonbury PH, 21 Canonbury Place | 470 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 480 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 190 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 498 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 538 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 568 yd | |
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 360 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 325-331 Essex Road | 831 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 104 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 570 yd | |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 903 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.