N5 Postcode District
N5 is the Postcode District for Islington, London Greater London
The N5 postcode district is located in the N London - N postal area, N5 has a population of 25,724 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometres or 448.42 acres).
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District overview
In the N5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Islington, located in the post town of London, in the Greater London county. Hackney is another significant settlement within the same postcode district.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector N5 1, covers Islington in Greater London.
The sector N5 2, covers Islington in Greater London.
The sector N5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Islington London Boro (411 postal codes), and finally, the Hackney London Boro area (6 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 2.74 | S |
| City of Westminster | 3.84 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 8.78 | ENE |
| Waltham Cross | 9.55 | NNE |
| Loughton | 10.04 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 10.37 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 10.43 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 10.57 | NNE |
| Potters Bar | 10.59 | NNW |
| Radlett | 13.05 | NW |
| Bushey | 13.07 | WNW |
| Epping | 13.45 | NE |
| Watford | 14.59 | WNW |
| Hoddesdon | 14.62 | NNE |
| Hatfield | 15.52 | NNW |
| Ewell | 15.55 | SSW |
| Swanley | 15.93 | SE |
| Dartford | 16.36 | ESE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 16.66 | SW |
| Banstead | 16.67 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 409
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | LONDON | N5 1 | 207 |
| Islington | LONDON | N5 2 | 184 |
| Islington | LONDON | N5 1 | 6 |
| Islington | LONDON | N5 1 | 3 |
| Hackney | LONDON | N5 2 | 3 |
| Hackney | LONDON | N5 2 | 3 |
| Islington | LONDON | N5 2 | 2 |
| Hackney | LONDON | N5 2 | 1 |
Street list for N5
HIGHBURY STADIUM SQUARE
ISLINGTON, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 21610112
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GREEN LANES A105 | 591 |
| COLLINS ROAD | 199 |
| DRAYTON PARK | 192 |
| HORSELL ROAD | 135 |
| GROSVENOR AVENUE | 126 |
| HIGHBURY QUADRANT | 123 |
| HIGHBURY HILL | 120 |
| BERESFORD ROAD | 117 |
| FIELDWAY CRESCENT | 112 |
| HIGHBURY PLACE | 107 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1233 |
| Theft from the person | 626 |
| Other theft | 512 |
| Vehicle crime | 437 |
| Burglary | 330 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 313 |
| Public order | 273 |
| Bicycle theft | 263 |
| Robbery | 260 |
| Drugs | 255 |
| Shoplifting | 81 |
| Other crime | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHBURY PARK | LONDON | 63 | N5 2AA | View map | |
| BLACKSTOCK ROAD | LONDON | 45 | N5 2LL | View map | |
| MOUNTGROVE ROAD | LONDON | 12 | N5 2LT | View map | |
| HIGHBURY CORNER | LONDON | 11 | N5 1RA | View map | |
| DRAYTON PARK | LONDON | 8 | N5 1ND | View map | |
| GILLESPIE ROAD | LONDON | 6 | N5 1LN | View map |
Schools in the district
Highbury Fields School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Highbury Hill , London
Postcode: N5 1AR
Headteacher: Mr Tim Fox (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Conewood Street , London
Postcode: N5 1DL
Headteacher: Mrs Tonnie Read (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gillespie Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gillespie Road , London
Postcode: N5 1LH
Headteacher: Mr Mark Owen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Drayton Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Arvon Road , Highbury , London
Postcode: N5 1PJ
Headteacher: Mr Damien Parrott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The London Screen Academy
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Highbury Grove , London
Postcode: N5 2AG
Headteacher: Mr Charlie Kennard
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Highbury New Park , Islington , London
Postcode: N5 2DP
Headteacher: Ms Terri Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Samuel Rhodes MLD School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
11 Highbury New Park , Islington , London
Postcode: N5 2EG
Headteacher: Mrs Cerys Normanton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Highbury Grove School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
8 Highbury Grove , London
Postcode: N5 2EQ
Headteacher: Ms Aimee Lyall (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
Phase: Secondary
Address:
8 Highbury Grove , Islington , London
Postcode: N5 2EQ
Headteacher: Ms Aimee Lyall
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northolme Road , Highbury Park , London
Postcode: N5 2UX
Headteacher: Miss Clare Campbell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highbury Dental Practice | 3 HAMILTON PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, N5 1SH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vistara Smiles | 94 HIGHBURY PARK, LONDON, N5 2XE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Miller Practice | 49 HIGHBURY NEW PARK, HIGHBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, N5 2ET | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 73541972 |
| 2 | Highbury Grange Medical Practice | 1-5 HIGHBURY GRANGE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, N5 2QB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 72262462 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,760,000 | 3 | £2,073,333 | 3 | N/A | N/A | £2,073,500 | 2 |
| Semi-detached | £2,790,114 | 7 | £1,783,000 | 5 | £2,650,625 | 8 | £2,287,857 | 7 |
| Terraced | £1,940,455 | 44 | £1,773,016 | 56 | £1,746,774 | 79 | £1,717,178 | 76 |
| Flats | £661,745 | 227 | £685,593 | 255 | £652,697 | 213 | £667,337 | 261 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Highbury & Islington
CRS Code: HHY
Operator: LT
Line: North London Line|Northern City Line
Company: LUL Bakerloo Line
Drayton Park
CRS Code: DYP
Operator: GN
Line: Northern City Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.00
Average Driving Distance: 7.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 417
M25 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.01
Average Driving Distance: 10.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 327
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.54
Average Driving Distance: 13.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
M25 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.99
Average Driving Distance: 12.80
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.68
Average Driving Distance: 12.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 90
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| N5 1 | Highbury Sdelivery Office |
| N5 2 | Highbury Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| N | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| N | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The N5 postal code covers the settlement of ISLINGTON.
The N5 Postcode shares a border with N16 (HACKNEY), N4 (HACKNEY, HORNSEY, ISLINGTON), N7 (ISLINGTON) and N1 (ISLINGTON, HACKNEY).
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