Framfield Road is in London and in Islington district. N5 1UU 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 Framfield Road, London, N5 1UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 1AL, N5 1AW, N5 1NJ, N5 1SU, N5 1NQ, N5 1UZ, N5 1UT, N5 1UX, N5 1NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 1UU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 1UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.4% | 43.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 55.4% | 57.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 27.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64% | 70.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 82.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 80.7% | 78.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 79.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 12.2% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 1% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Framfield Road was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Highbury average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Framfield Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Highbury and the 9th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 26 Framfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £606,855 | 2025-03-21 | £621,870 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 26 Framfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2025-02-12 | £887,609 |
| 30 Framfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2023-12-15 | £1,866,957 |
| 4 Framfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-06-14 | £578,699 |
| 5 Framfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2023-01-04 | £1,728,900 |
N5 1UU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1UU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,772 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 | 2,393 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 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,586 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 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 68 Georges Road , Holloway N7 8JN | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 890 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 | 206 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , N7 0JG | 2out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 486 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,929 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 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 484 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 983 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 | 169 yd | |
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 322 yd | |
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 343 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 343 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 184 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 188 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 349 yd | |
| The Lamb | The Lamb, 54 Holloway Road | 581 yd | |
| The Garage | The Garage, 12 Highbury Corner | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 352 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 385 yd | |
| City Pizza Holloway | City Pizza Holloway, 149 Holloway Road | 591 yd | |
| Taste of Holloway Pizza | Taste of Holloway Pizza, 183A Holloway Road | 593 yd | |
| The Chip Inn | The Chip Inn, Ground Floor And Basement | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 310 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 54 Benwell Road | 536 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 82 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 228 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Arsenal Hub BENWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 555 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 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 | 187.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.