Drayton Park is in London and in Islington district. N5 1LU is located in the Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Park, London, N5 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1LT, N5 1AU, N5 1LP, N5 1TB, N5 1FP, N5 1AZ, N5 1LX, N5 1AX, N5 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 47.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 55.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 44.9% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 64.7% | 69.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 21.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 1LU this area, 6.7% 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.3% | 73% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% 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% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 81.9% | 76.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 76.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 18.9% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.4% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Park was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Arsenal average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 186 Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2024-04-10 | £351,088 |
| Flat 1 186 Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,024 | 2023-03-10 | £399,965 |
| 192 Drayton Park, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2018-11-12 | £1,104,434 |
| Flat 2 186 Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2014-03-11 | £786,917 |
| Flat 3 186 Drayton Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2011-11-01 | £449,594 |
N5 1LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 1LU 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,155 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 | 2,846 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 | 3,064 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 | 3,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | 4out of 4 | 684 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 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,772 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 | 998 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,376 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 | 812 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Timebank Cafe | Highbury Timebank Cafe, 191 Drayton Park | 71 yd | |
| Delaware North LTD | Delaware North LTD, Arsenal Football Club | 140 yd | |
| Fink's Gillespie | Fink's Gillespie, Ground Floor | 354 yd | |
| Wolkite | Wolkite, 82 Hornsey Road | 433 yd | |
| DNC LTD@emirates | DNC LTD@emirates, Emirates Stadium | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollington Public House | Tollington Public House, 115 Hornsey Road | 503 yd | |
| The Plimsoll | The Plimsoll, Ground Floor | 512 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 541 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 547 yd | |
| Bank Of Friendship PH | Bank Of Friendship PH, 224 Blackstock Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, 92 Hornsey Road | 409 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | Golden Fish Bar, 98 Gillespie Road | 493 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 623 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 624 yd | |
| Shish Shack | Shish Shack, Basement And Ground Floor | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 413 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 619 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 708 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road | 774 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 436 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 700 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.