Highbury Crescent is in London and in Islington district. N5 1RX 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 1RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1RH, N5 1RU, N5 1PS, N5 1QA, N5 1XB, N5 1RT, N5 1QE, N5 1PT, N5 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 1RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 46.4% | 56% | 9.6% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 44% | -9.6% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 1RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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% | 57.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 64.5% | 56.7% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 32.6% | 6.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 1RX this area, 8.5% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 8.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 69.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 81.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 73.1% | 67.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 66.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 14.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Crescent was 211.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.1% higher than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Highbury Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 156th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.
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 13 Wilmington House, 18 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-12-01 | £678,383 |
| Flat 7 Highwood Court, 22 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-08-08 | £700,405 |
| Flat 1 20 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2022-05-27 | £1,056,947 |
| Flat 16 Wilmington House, 18 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-02-11 | £483,194 |
| 23 Highbury Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,464,428 | 2021-09-27 | £1,425,702 |
N5 1RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 1RX 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,048 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 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,862 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 | 681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,782 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 | 475 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 | 288 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 376 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@ | Highbury Roundhouse Community Cafe@, Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre | 207 yd | |
| The Barn | The Barn, 60 Holloway Road | 255 yd | |
| Le Peche Mignon | Le Peche Mignon, Ground Floor Shop At 6 | 270 yd | |
| Westerns Laundry | Westerns Laundry, Part Ground Floor | 281 yd | |
| The Bobo and Lilis | The Bobo and Lilis, Ground Floor | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 253 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 401 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 429 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 435 yd | |
| Famous Cocktail Bar | Famous Cocktail Bar, 259 Upper Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 323 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 389 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 433 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Morley's Chicken, Shop | 442 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 377 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 562 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 410 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Highbury) LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 494 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 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 | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.7% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.