Area Information for Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX

Highbury New Park in Islington is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Highbury ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Islington North. This page combines information for the address Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of N5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for N5 2TX.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Islington
Ward Highbury
Constituency Islington North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 21 property sales in Highbury New Park, N5 2TX since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Highbury), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 196 crimes were reported within half a mile of N5 2TX.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX:

Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2LG
Highbury Quadrant, Islington, London, N5 2TZ
Highbury Quadrant, Islington, London, N5 2UA
Catherall Road, Islington, London, N5 2LD
Highbury Quadrant, Islington, London, N5 2TH
Highbury Quadrant, Islington, London, N5 2SZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about N5 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 21 property sales in Highbury New Park since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Highbury New Park, Islington, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 121
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 124
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highbury New Park, Islington, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 60% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 15
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 71
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 125

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 47
Two People 34
Three People 18
Four People 19
Five People 4
Six People 2
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 59
Other Household 18
Total 123

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 40
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 14
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 126

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Islington North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 144
Female 139
Total 283

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 22
10-14 14
15-19 12
20-24 11
25-29 30
30-34 31
35-39 17
40-44 27
45-49 17
50-54 28
55-59 22
60-64 11
65-69 3
70-74 13
75-79 0
80-84 7
85+ 6
Total 285

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode N5 2TX does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 137
Married 57
Separated 9
Divorced 15
Widowed 12
Total 230

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 126
Good 79
Fair 50
Bad 21
Very Bad 7
Total 283

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 89
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 49
Other 13
Total 229

Ethnic Group Embed This

Highbury New Park, Islington, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 44% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 125
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 3
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 4
Other Asian 6
Black African 51
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 2
Other 49
Total 283

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Highbury New Park, Islington, London), 60% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 169
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 20
Africa 38
Middle East and Asia 15
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 282

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 169
10+ Years 82
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 283

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to N5 2TX.

Passport(s) Held
None 21
United Kingdom 214
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 89
Christian 93
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 2
Muslim 65
Sikh 3
Other Religion 10
Not Stated 19
Total 282

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 73
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 27
Other 16
Total 230

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 13
Professional Occupations 28
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 121

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 25
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 39
Full-time Student 16
Total 230

Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX is within the Highbury policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 196 crimes were reported within half a mile of N5 2TX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 196 crimes committed near Highbury New Park
Neighbourhood Team Address Highbury
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Islington. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for N5 2TX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest railway station is Finsbury Park, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Finsbury Park 0.7 miles
Drayton Park 0.7 miles
Canonbury 0.7 miles
Highbury & Islington 0.9 miles
Stoke Newington 1 mile
Dalston Kingsland 1 mile
Rectory Road 1 mile
Dalston Junction 1.2 miles
Essex Road 1.3 miles
Stamford Hill 1.3 miles
Harringay Green Lanes 1.3 miles
Crouch Hill 1.3 miles
Harringay 1.4 miles
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 1.5 miles
Haggerston 1.5 miles
Clapton 1.5 miles
Hackney Downs 1.6 miles
Upper Holloway 1.6 miles
South Tottenham 1.7 miles
Hackney Central 1.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest Tube station is Arsenal, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is St Joan of Arc RC Primary School, approximately 440 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form 620 yards March 2017
    
Highbury Fields School 0.6 miles October 2016
    
City of London Academy Highbury Grove 0.7 miles April 2022
    
Skinners' Academy 1 mile May 2022
    
The Excelsior Academy 1 mile February 2024
    
St Mary Magdalene Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles July 2023
    
Arts and Media School Islington 1.1 miles April 2023
    
New River College Secondary 1.2 miles November 2018
    
The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1.2 miles February 2020
    
Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) 1.2 miles September 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is The Statham Grove Surgery, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is Highbury Dental Practice, approximately 770 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is St. Ann's Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Highbury New Park, Islington, London, N5 2TX. The nearest is ASKEW EYEWEAR (TONYA CAVANAGH), approximately 800 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in N5 2TX

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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