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Drayton Park is in London and in Islington district. N5 1NU 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 Drayton Park, London, N5 1NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N5 1XS, N7 8JE, N7 7AY, N5 1XP, N5 1XL, N7 8DD, N5 1PD, N7 8DJ, N7 7BL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.7%50.7%2.0% 51.0% -0.3%
Male51.3%49.3%-2.0% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

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 1NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single67.2%70.1%2.9% 37.9% 32.2%
Married: Opposite sex22.4%18.9%-3.5% 44.2% -25.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.6%1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2%2.8%0.8% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced6.8%4.7%-2.1% 9.1% -4.4%
Widowed1.6%0.4%-1.2% 6.1% -5.7%

Health

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 (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.9%65.6%7.7% 48.4% 17.2%
Good health34.7%27%-7.7% 33.6% -6.6%
Fair health5.2%5%-0.2% 12.7% -7.7%
Bad health1.1%1.8%0.7% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health1.1%0.7%-0.4% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 1NU this area, 5.1% 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 77%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.2%5.1%-0.1% 18.2% -13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.6%2.7%-2.9% 9.6% -6.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6%3.9%-2.1% 13.4% -9.5%
Apprenticeship0.4%2.7%2.3% 5.3% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8%7.4%-0.6% 16.9% -9.5%
Degree or Similar68.4%77%8.6% 33.8% 43.2%
Other6.4%1.2%-5.2% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.7%0%-0.7% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2.6%0.4%-2.2% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian3.7%3.2%-0.5% 3.1% 0.1%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian2.2%1.4%-0.8% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African4.4%1.4%-3.0% 2.5% -1.1%
Black Caribbean2.2%1.4%-0.8% 1.0% 0.4%
Other Black1.5%0.4%-1.1% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%2.5%1.4% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African1.5%0.4%-1.1% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.3%1.8%-1.5% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other1.1%6.4%5.3% 0.8% 5.6%
White71.6%74.5%2.9% 81.4% -6.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.7%0%-0.7% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.1%1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Arab0.7%0%-0.7% 0.6% -0.6%
Other2.6%5%2.4% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.4%60.2%-2.2% 83.2% -23.0%
European Union11.1%18.7%7.6% 6.1% 12.6%
Rest of Europe1.8%0.4%-1.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa6.3%2.8%-3.5% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia10%4.9%-5.1% 5.6% -0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.8%6.3%1.5% 1.3% 5.0%
Oceania3.3%6.7%3.4% 0.3% 6.4%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.4%60.2%0.8% 83.2% -23.0%
10+ Years3%13.7%10.7% 9.8% 3.9%
5-10 Years10%11.3%1.3% 2.9% 8.4%
2-5 Years6.6%9.9%3.3% 2.2% 7.7%
Less than 2 years21%4.9%-16.1% 1.9% 3.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.6% 76.7% -7.1%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
France2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy3.8% 0.6% 3.2%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
Oceania4.5% 0.1% 4.4%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion53% 37.2% 15.8%
Christian30% 46.2% -16.2%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim0.7% 6.5% -5.8%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered10.2% 6.0% 4.2%

Safety

Is Drayton Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Park was 237.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.9% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Drayton Park has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 137th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£82,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in N5 1NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Drayton Park are based on 993 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Drayton Park, London, N5 1NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for N5 1NU

Average Price
£698,740
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£960,737
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£690,637
Other
£239,571

Estimated Average Property Prices for Drayton Park

Average Price
£593,518
Semi-Detached
£1,006,375
Terraced
£1,120,493
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£555,174
Other
£2,488,697

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Drayton ParkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 8 10 Drayton Park, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£800,0002026-02-20 £800,000
Flat 7 10 Drayton Park, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£812,5002025-12-05 £803,668
Flat A 1 Drayton Park, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£500,0002025-04-01 £484,511
Flat 2 6 Drayton Park, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£732,0002024-05-14 £658,340
Flat 3 6 Drayton Park, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£710,0002024-05-10 £638,553
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N5 1NU

Employment

N5 1NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1NU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee145
Self-Employed30
Retired20
Part-Time Employee14
Student (economically inactive)12
Other8
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities56
Financial and insurance activities29
Information and communication25
Education19
Other15
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Human health and social work activities10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Construction2
Manufacturing2
Transport and storage1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,944 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 1,975 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Stroud Green Pre-School Centre
Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD
- not rated 2,077 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 2,785 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,878 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Drayton Park Primary School
Arvon Road , N5 1PJ
3out of 4 251 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ring Cross Primary School
Eden Grove , Islington N7 8EE
- not rated 352 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN
3out of 4 359 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Liverpool Road , N7 8PG
- not rated 427 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Laycock Primary School
Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW
3out of 4 829 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill , N5 1AR
4out of 4 602 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
3out of 4 834 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Highbury Grove School
8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ
- not rated 834 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
- not rated 1,629 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beacon High
Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG
3out of 4 1,629 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 873 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
- not rated 1,104 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 2,647 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,793 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 2,998 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 427 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Metropolitan University
166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 161 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of North London
166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB
- not rated 161 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable More About School
The Courtyard Islington
Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT
3out of 4 367 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Lough Road Class Base (Central)
Lough Road , N7 8RH
- not rated 495 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New River College Secondary
Lough Road , N7 8RH
3out of 4 524 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mesi's KitchenMesi's Kitchen, Shop38 yd
Cookies and ScreamCookies and Scream, Shop43 yd
RindoRindo, 136 Holloway Road51 yd
GreggsGreggs, Shop 3553 yd
The HoratiaThe Horatia, 98-100 Holloway Road53 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The LambThe Lamb, 54 Holloway Road286 yd
Highbury LibraryHighbury Library, Ground Floor442 yd
The Drayton Park Public HouseThe Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park446 yd
Islington Sports Bar & GrillIslington Sports Bar & Grill, 274 Holloway Road536 yd
Duchess Of KentDuchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road588 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Chip InnThe Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement83 yd
Morley's ChickenMorley's Chicken, Shop86 yd
Taste of Holloway PizzaTaste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road89 yd
Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & TakeGreen Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take, 219 Holloway Road143 yd
Kasey's ChickenKasey's Chicken, 223 Holloway Road158 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative Food GroupThe Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road298 yd
TescoTesco, Unit 5a411 yd
TescoTesco, 71 Drayton Park506 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 311 Holloway Road508 yd
WaitroseWaitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner563 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed)
166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite144 yd
Energie Fitness (Highbury)
LIVERPOOL ROAD
health and fitness suite149 yd
London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus)
Holloway Road
health and fitness suite160 yd
Arsenal Hub
BENWELL ROAD
artificial grass pitch335 yd
Paradise Park
Mackenzie Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches399 yd
Better Gym Holloway
5-7 5-7 HORNSEY STREET
health and fitness suite411 yd
St Mary Magdalene Academy
LIVERPOOL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite419 yd
Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium)
Hornsey Road
grass pitches522 yd
St Davids Church Hall
ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD
538 yd
Highbury Leisure Centre
HIGHBURY CRESCENT
health and fitness suite, swimming pool541 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed34.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed84 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed3.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.