Postcode N5 1BJ (Islington)

Map showing N5 1BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode N5 1BJ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. N5 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N5 1BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 1BJ as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.

The closest road name to N5 1BJ is Elphinstone Street which is centered 101 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Joan of Arc School and is 252 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 337 m away at Arsenal Underground Station The closest railway station is Drayton Park Rail Station, 429 m away.

The closest primary school to N5 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Betty Layward Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2018.

The local pub for residents of N5 1BJ is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 2.76 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 2.82 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 116.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for N5 1BJ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to N5 1BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N5 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Elphinstone Street 101 m
Aubert Park 119 m
Hamilton Park West 134 m
Century Mews 147 m
Lucerne Road 151 m
Highbury Hill 159 m
Avenell Road 169 m
Panmure Close 169 m
Aubert Road 170 m
Conewood Street 173 m
Rosedale Court 195 m
Legard Road 204 m
Loxford Gardens 206 m
Jack Walker Court 216 m
Elfort Road 227 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N5 1BJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from N5 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.2 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.2 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.25 km
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.36 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.5 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
1.54 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
1.59 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.62 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.64 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.74 km
Duncombe Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
1.91 km
T T T Y Y School Inadequate
(July 1, 2021)
1.92 km
William Patten Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
1.95 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.08 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
2.11 km
Sir Thomas Abney School Good
(June 26, 2019)
2.12 km
Beis Aharon School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
2.12 km
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
2.18 km
Beis Rochel D'satmar School 2.25 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
2.29 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N5 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candid Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
2.72 km
The Islington Metal Works Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
2.72 km
Brewhouse and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
2.76 km
Duncan Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
2.77 km
Bombay Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 18, 2019
2.79 km
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
2.79 km
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
2.79 km
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
2.82 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
2.82 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.82 km
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
2.82 km
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
2.82 km
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
2.82 km
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
2.82 km
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
2.82 km
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
2.82 km
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
2.84 km
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
2.84 km
Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.91 km
Gelato Americano Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
2.91 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N5 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022

St Joan of Arc School Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Riversdale Road Blackstock Rd Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Riversdale Road Blackstock Rd Bus Stop/Station 307 m
Highbury Grange Bus Stop/Station 309 m
Highbury Barn Bus Stop/Station 365 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 337 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 456 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 484 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 429 m
Finsbury Park Rail Station Rail 939 m
Canonbury Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.57 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.57 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.57 km
London Luton Airport Air 40.65 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.23 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.38 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N5 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021

New River Inland Water 973 m
West Reservoir Inland Water 1.53 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 1.99 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.25 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 3.71 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.74 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 3.86 km
Queen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.96 km
Walthamstow Marshes Wetland 4 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.02 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.02 km
Warwick Reservoir East Inland Water 4.11 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.13 km
Number 5 Pond Inland Water 4.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for N5 1BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 79.7 Mbps 116.7 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15.4 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.5 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 115.3 16.3
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

39 meters consuming 68,586 kWh - mean 1,759 kWh : median 895 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for N5 1BJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55660200
Longitude -0.10177200
OS Easting 531693
OS Northing 0185898
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12440
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Bangladeshi mixed employment
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034701
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 009E
Output Area / Small Area 3B2