The postcode N5 1AR is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N5 1AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
N5 1AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of N5 1AR as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > Highly-qualified quaternary workers.
The closest road name to N5 1AR is Highbury Terrace which is centered 76 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Highbury Barn and is 191 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 686 m away at Arsenal Underground Station The closest railway station is Drayton Park Rail Station, 247 m away.
The closest primary school to N5 1AR (for ages 11 and under) is Newington Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 29, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Camden School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on December 6, 2007 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of N5 1AR is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 2.34 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret A Manger and is 2.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.
Policing for N5 1AR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to N5 1AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to N5 1AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode N5 1AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from N5 1AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Grasmere Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 1.26 km |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| The Garden School | Special school | 4-16 | Outstanding (January 16, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Princess May Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.67 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Grazebrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 1.8 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Brecknock Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.92 km |
| William Patten Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 13, 2012) | 2.1 km |
| Torriano Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2018) | 2.2 km |
| Duncombe Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 2.2 km |
| T T T Y Y School | Independent school | 2-13 | Inadequate (July 1, 2021) | 2.22 km |
| Yerbury Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 7, 2009) | 2.24 km |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 2.36 km |
| The Camden School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 6, 2007) | 2.42 km |
| Sir Thomas Abney School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Beis Aharon School | Independent school | 3-13 | Requires improvement (July 4, 2019) | 2.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N5 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candid Gallery Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 2.3 km | |
| The Islington Metal Works Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 2.3 km | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2018 | 2.34 km | |
| Duncan Terrace Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Bombay Burrito | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| Jusaka | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 16, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| Angel Convenience Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| Fitness First | Exempt April 15, 2016 | 2.4 km | |
| Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2022 | 2.4 km | |
| Angel Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 2.4 km | |
| Angel Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 2.4 km | |
| Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| Caldo E Freddo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 31, 2022 | 2.4 km | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2021 | 2.4 km | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| Sasa Sushi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2022 | 2.4 km | |
| Prime Backpackers Angel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 23, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| 1 Rebel Gym | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth | Awaiting Inspection | 2.49 km | |
| Gelato Americano | Awaiting Inspection | 2.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N5 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Highbury Barn | 191 m | |
| Highbury Barn | 222 m | |
| Highbury Barn | 274 m | |
| Highbury Grove School Aberdeen Park | 326 m | |
| Aberdeen Park | 333 m | |
| Arsenal Underground Station | 686 m | |
| Highbury & Islington Underground Station | 729 m | |
| Arsenal Underground Station | 770 m | |
| Drayton Park Rail Station | 247 m | |
| Highbury & Islington Rail Station | 745 m | |
| Canonbury Rail Station | 805 m | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 3.39 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 3.4 km | |
| Camden Lock Waterbus | 3.4 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 41.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 43.81 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 43.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N5 1AR - Data from Dec 2021
| New River | 1.22 km | |
| West Reservoir | 1.9 km | |
| East Reservoir | 2.34 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.25 km | |
| Number 1 Pond | 3.85 km | |
| Warwick Reservoir West | 3.96 km | |
| Number 2 Pond | 3.97 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 4.05 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 4.07 km | |
| Parliament Hill | 4.09 km | |
| Number 3 Pond | 4.14 km | |
| Highgate Ponds | 4.16 km | |
| Walthamstow Marshes | 4.16 km | |
| Bird Sanctuary Pond | 4.27 km | |
| Queen's Wood | 4.28 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.55280300 |
| Longitude | -0.10152600 |
| OS Easting | 531721 |
| OS Northing | 0185476 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Islington North |
| Electoral Ward | Highbury West |
| Local Authority District | Islington |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000019 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Islington |
| Cancer Alliance | North Central London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North London Partners in Health and Care |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Central London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: Highly-qualified quaternary workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Islington BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034721 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Islington 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Islington 013C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D2 |