Highbury Quadrant is in London and in Islington district. N5 2TB 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 Quadrant, London, N5 2TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N5 2SU, N5 2TZ, N5 2SZ, N5 2JZ, N5 2LR, N5 2TD, N5 2UA, N5 2LA, N5 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N5 2TB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 47.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 2TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 59.7% | 63% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 24.5% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 50.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 13.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 22.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 7.9% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 41.5% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.2% | 48% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 70.9% | 66.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 66.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 24.4% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 0.6% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Quadrant was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Arsenal average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Highbury Quadrant, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2017-06-13 | £216,701 |
| 317 Highbury Quadrant, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-04-11 | £482,848 |
| 347 Highbury Quadrant, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-03-31 | £478,873 |
| 371 Highbury Quadrant, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-03-04 | £489,172 |
| 333 Highbury Quadrant, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-10-14 | £278,337 |
The percentage of student residents living in N5 2TB 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,685 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 | 2,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,828 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 | 3,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillespie Primary School Gillespie Road , N5 1LH | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Conewood Street , N5 1DL | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre Blackstock Road , Finsbury Park N4 2DR | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Quadrant Primary School Highbury New Park , Islington N5 2DP | - not rated | 732 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 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skinners' Academy Woodberry Grove , N4 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,641 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 , N5 2AG | - not rated | 893 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Independent School Congregational Church , Highbury Quadrant N5 2TE | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River Pupil Referral Unit New River Building , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 667 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daniel House Pupil Referral Unit Daniel House , Clissold Road N16 9EX | - not rated | 667 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Education Centre Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clissold Park School Clissold Road , N16 9EX | - not rated | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetto's Highbury | Tetto's Highbury, 313 Highbury New Park | 132 yd | |
| Fink's Salt & Sweet | 70 Mountgrove Road | 294 yd | |
| Top Cuvee | Top Cuvee, 177A-177B Blackstock Road | 337 yd | |
| Ma Abyssinia | Ma Abyssinia, Ground Floor | 339 yd | |
| New Future Collective | 4 Murrain Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountgrove Bothy | Shop Ground Floor, 90 Mountgrove Road | 326 yd | |
| Woodbine Public House | Woodbine Public House, 215 Blackstock Road | 336 yd | |
| Cannons - The Factory | Cannons - The Factory, 223A Blackstock Road | 336 yd | |
| Clissold Park Tavern | Clissold Park Tavern, 177 Green Lanes | 337 yd | |
| Gunners Public House | Gunners Public House, 204 Blackstock Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Palace Chinese Takeaway | 96 Mountgrove Road | 294 yd | |
| Gunners Fish Bar | Gunners Fish Bar, Ground Floor | 336 yd | |
| SA PFC | SA PFC, 181 Blackstock Road | 337 yd | |
| Sunlight Kebab | Sunlight Kebab, Basement And Ground Floor | 363 yd | |
| Clissold Spice Ltd | 150 Green Lanes | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter) | 255-259 Green Lanes | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29-31 Blackstock Road | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Unit B, Charles Morton Court | 988 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor | 995 yd | |
| Lidl | 269-271 Seven Sisters Road, Hornsey | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clissold Park CLISSOLD PARK CLISSOLD PARK STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Clissold Leisure Centre 63-67 63-67 CLISSOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Fitness First (London Highbury) EASTSTAND EASTSTAND HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Arsenal Sports Centre (Closed) Arsenal Stadium Arsenal Stadium Avenell Road | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Stoke Newington School CLISSOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 760 yd |
| Highbury Fields School HIGHBURY HILL | 1,031 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.