Lodge Mews is in London and in Islington district. N5 2BD 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 Lodge Mews, London, N5 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2BG, N5 2BP, N5 2BB, N5 2BE, N5 2PP, N5 2UH, N5 2PQ, N5 2HB, N5 2UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 2BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 35.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 57.5% | 66% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2BD this area, 5.5% 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 78.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.5% | 78.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 45.1% |
| Other | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.4% | 81.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 77.8% | 73.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 73.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 3.1% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Mews was 258.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.3% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lodge Mews has the 19th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 114th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lodge Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2019-05-08 | £1,232,818 |
| 3 Lodge Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2019-04-30 | £1,266,851 |
| 2 Lodge Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2000-12-18 | £1,361,215 |
| 1 Lodge Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 1996-12-23 | £1,587,023 |
| 3 Lodge Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £191,500 | 1996-05-13 | £1,609,550 |
N5 2BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 2BD 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,012 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 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,135 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 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 799 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 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 158 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,784 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 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School 11 Highbury New Park , N5 2EG | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 263 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Shop | 289 yd | |
| Iznik Restaurant | Iznik Restaurant, 19 Highbury Park | 289 yd | |
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 289 yd | |
| New Park Day Centre | New Park Day Centre, New Park Day Centre | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 262 yd | |
| Laziko Social Club | 123 Green Lanes | 434 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 442 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 460 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 259 yd | |
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 265 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 460 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 536 yd | |
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 825 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 518 yd | |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.