Postcode report
Is N5 1EY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About N5 1EY: area rating, property, schools and local change
N5 1EY is a postcode in Highbury, Islington, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N5 1EY, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N5 1EY are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N5 1EY is based on Islington 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,586 residents, 16,610 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 38% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near N5 1EY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £607k from 97 rolling sales, down 1.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N5 1EY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N5 1EY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N5 1EY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 36 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N5 1EY
Is N5 1EY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N5 1EY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N5 1EY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N5 1EY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for N5 1EY?
LocaleIQ matched N5 1EY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N5 1EY?
The latest median sold price is £607k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N5 1EY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 36 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.