Highbury New Park is in London and in Islington district. N5 2LH 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 New Park, London, N5 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2TU, N5 2LE, N5 2LD, N5 2AW, N5 2LJ, N5 2TH, N16 9DL, N5 2TX, N5 2TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N5 2LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 55.3% | 54.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 2LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 57.5% | 53.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 25.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 49.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 16.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 44.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 63.4% | 49.8% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 65.5% | 62.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 62.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 1.8% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury New Park was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury New Park has the 37th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Arsenal and the 198th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 Highbury New Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-12-20 | £185,650 |
| Apartment 3 274 Highbury New Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-10-29 | £576,442 |
| 240 Highbury New Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-03 | £439,823 |
| 170 Highbury New Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-08-15 | £332,932 |
| 268 Highbury New Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-31 | £462,892 |
N5 2LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 2LH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in N5 2LH 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,801 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 | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,948 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 | 3,368 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 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , N5 2DP | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Betty Layward Primary School Clissold Road , Hackney N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Clissold Road , N16 9EX | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Petchey Academy Shacklewell Lane , Hackney E8 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 733 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,261 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 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,731 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 | 1,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Garden School Wordsworth Road , N16 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Steiner School 1 St Paul's Road , Islington N1 2QH | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T T T Y Y School 14 Heathland Road , London N16 5NH | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbours Nook Cafe | 160 Green Lanes | 139 yd | |
| Ferratelle D'oro Caffe Batique | 160 Green Lanes | 141 yd | |
| Clissold spice | 150 green lane | 149 yd | |
| Nemos Fish Barr LTD | 146 green lanes | 156 yd | |
| New River Cafe | 271 Stoke Newington Church Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 86 yd | |
| Laziko Social Club | 123 Green Lanes | 368 yd | |
| Turkish Social Club | 114 Green Lanes | 417 yd | |
| Karadeniz Social Club | 109a Green Lanes | 486 yd | |
| The Monarch | The Monarch, 68-70 Green Lanes | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 141 yd | |
| Chez Papapa | 22 Indigo Mews | 347 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 122 Green Lanes | 417 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 521 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 633 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 946 yd | |
| Highbury Fields Courts And Pitches HIGHBURY PLACE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Highbury Grove School (Closed) Highbury New Park | swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.