Aberdeen Lane is in London and in Islington district. N5 2EJ 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 Aberdeen Lane, London, N5 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2EP, N5 2BN, N5 2EE, N5 2BY, N5 2ES, N5 2AP, N5 2EN, N5 2AN, N5 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N5 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 53.6% | 56.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 31.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 56.8% | 62.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 25.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 6.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 59.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 77.1% | 70.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 68.8% | 63.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 15.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 63.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 6.2% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdeen Lane was 139.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdeen Lane has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 265th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aberdeen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,388,536 |
| 7 Aberdeen Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2023-08-04 | £1,484,139 |
| 3 Aberdeen Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,900,000 | 2022-08-10 | £3,817,421 |
| 22 Aberdeen Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2018-08-03 | £2,060,879 |
| 6 Aberdeen Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £999,999 | 2013-12-12 | £1,224,137 |
N5 2EJ 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 2EJ 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 | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,221 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 | 2,233 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 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Northolme Road , Highbury Park N5 2UX | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park Primary School Arvon Road , N5 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canonbury Primary School Canonbury Road , N1 2UT | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 873 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 | 204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 191 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 1,089 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 | 299 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge House Canonbury School 6-9 Canonbury Place , London N1 2NQ | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Park Day Centre | New Park Day Centre, New Park Day Centre | 95 yd | |
| One Support | One Support, 18 Highbury Grove | 141 yd | |
| Highbury Kitchen | Highbury Kitchen, Cafe at the, Screenworks | 153 yd | |
| Vins | Vins, Ground Floor Shop | 324 yd | |
| Rendezvous Cafe | Rendezvous Cafe, 16 Highbury Park | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue | 370 yd | |
| The Highbury Barn Tavern | The Highbury Barn Tavern, 26 Highbury Park | 385 yd | |
| Alwyne Castle Public House | Alwyne Castle Public House, 83 St Paul's Road | 581 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 625 yd | |
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 59 Newington Green Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China's Taste | China's Taste, 18 Highbury Park | 395 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Beach Hut, Shop | 426 yd | |
| Bubble bee bubble tea | Bubble bee bubble tea, 226 St Paul's Road | 541 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Unit A, Charles Morton Court | 614 yd | |
| My Godo | My Godo, First Second And Third Floors | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 734 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 71 Drayton Park | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 237 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highbury Grove Highbury Grove | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 520 yd | |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 996 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 | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 55.6% |
| Median download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.