Highbury Crescent is in London and in Islington district. N5 1RN 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 Crescent, London, N5 1RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 8JW, N7 8JP, N7 8JZ, N5 1RB, N5 1RA, N7 8LA, N7 8LB, N7 8QL, N5 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 56.3% | 53.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 43.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 1RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 53.2% | 53.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 39.3% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93%) 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 | 60.6% | 69.2% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 20.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 23.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 1RN this area, 2.6% 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 82.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.9% | 82.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 48.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83.1% | 74.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 36.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 36.3% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -46.9% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 16.5% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.6% | 36.6% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -46.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 16.6% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 6.2% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Central and South America | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Crescent was 1432.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1295.1% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Highbury Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 11th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 468.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 257.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10B Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-07-24 | £1,070,911 |
| 7A Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-03-24 | £1,014,485 |
| 10G Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2022-12-20 | £873,246 |
| 7D Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2020-12-16 | £781,288 |
| Flat A 10 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-01-13 | £1,028,986 |
N5 1RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1RN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N5 1RN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,338 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 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,925 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 | 883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,483 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 | 280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 52 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 571 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger X | Burger X, 71 Holloway Road | 86 yd | |
| Big Papa's Peri Peri | Big Papa's Peri Peri, Ground Floor Shop | 94 yd | |
| Ristorante Trevi | Ristorante Trevi, 16-18 Highbury Corner | 96 yd | |
| Temptations | Temptations, 25-27 Highbury Corner | 99 yd | |
| The Coffee Run | The Coffee Run, Kiosk BT Platforms 6 and 7 | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 99 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 184 yd | |
| The White Swan Public House | The White Swan Public House, 255-256 Upper Street | 211 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 251 yd | |
| Hen & Chickens Public House | Hen & Chickens Public House, 109 St Paul's Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 205 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 254 yd | |
| KFC | KFC, Ground Floor | 291 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 382 yd | |
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 43 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 72 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 299 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 96 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 607 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 669 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.1% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.