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N5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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N5 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £943,300
1yr change ▲ 2.3%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£943,300

▲ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

229% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in N5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in N5 is £943,300, which is 28% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in N5 cost 228.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in N5 have risen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,416,667 6
Semi-detached £2,482,540 20
Terraced £1,792,353 176
Flat £668,028 682
All types £943,300 911

5-Year Price History

£912K £930K £949K £967K £986K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in N5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, N5 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
85.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
18.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
75.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
89.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in N5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

N5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Drayton Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gillespie Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Highbury Fields School Secondary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

266,758

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
41.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in N5 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in N5 is collected by Hackney. The Band D rate is £1,773/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

N5

N5 — LONDON

Area Summary

N5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£943,300, 229% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about N5 LONDON

What is the average house price in N5 LONDON?
The average house price in N5 (LONDON) is £943,300, based on 911 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 229% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.3% over the past year.
Is N5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in N5 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (85.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (75.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of N5 LONDON?
The population of N5 (LONDON) is approximately 266,758 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 41% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in N5?
The average broadband download speed in N5 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in N5 LONDON?
There are 9 schools in or near N5. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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