Highbury Grove is in London and in Islington district. N5 2EH 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 Grove, London, N5 2EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2EA, N5 2DL, N5 2EE, N5 2AL, N5 1HP, N5 2BN, N5 2AN, N5 1HN, N5 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 2EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 55.5% | 54.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.5% | 45.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 58.8% | 53.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 31.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 48.1% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 27.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 58% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 73.7% | 67.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 74% | 65.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 13% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 65.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 17.2% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 4.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Grove was 172.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Grove has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 213th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 9 Lynton Lodge, 26 Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2021-12-08 | £33,790 |
| Flat 8 Lynton Lodge Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-09 | £357,126 |
| Flat 6 Lynton Lodge Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-03-26 | £407,795 |
| Flat 9 Lynton Lodge Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2017-02-24 | £503,866 |
| Flat 5 Lynton Lodge Highbury Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-03-25 | £413,730 |
N5 2EH 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 2EH 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,138 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 | 2,326 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 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,366 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 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 | 228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,571 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 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 825 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,018 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 Kitchen | Highbury Kitchen, Cafe at the, Screenworks | 45 yd | |
| One Support | One Support, 18 Highbury Grove | 67 yd | |
| New Park Day Centre | New Park Day Centre, New Park Day Centre | 141 yd | |
| Pia's Place | Pia's Place, 1A Highbury Park | 334 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 336 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 516 yd | |
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 522 yd | |
| Highbury Library | Highbury Library, Ground Floor | 615 yd | |
| The Drayton Park Public House | The Drayton Park Public House, 66 Drayton Park | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 347 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 392 yd | |
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 470 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor, Northway House | 741 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 248 Upper Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 628 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 695 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 143 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 377 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (Holloway Campus) Holloway Road | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (North Campus Sports Centre) (Closed) 166-220 166-220 HOLLOWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.