Postcode N5 1BX (Islington) Terminated June 1998

Map showing N5 1BX and nearby postcodes

The postcode N5 1BX is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1998.N5 1BX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

N5 1BX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 1BX as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.

The closest road name to N5 1BX is Highbury Hill which is centered 130 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Riversdale Road Blackstock Rd and is 345 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 265 m away at Arsenal Underground Station The closest railway station is Drayton Park Rail Station, 393 m away.

The closest primary school to N5 1BX (for ages 11 and under) is Betty Layward Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is City of London Academy, Highgate Hill.

The local pub for residents of N5 1BX 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 2.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Policing for N5 1BX 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 1BX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Highbury Hill 130 m
Aubert Park 147 m
Elfort Road 147 m
Hamilton Park West 164 m
Elphinstone Street 170 m
Avenell Road 181 m
Century Mews 213 m
Stadium Mews 224 m
Panmure Close 225 m
Conewood Street 230 m
Rosedale Court 233 m
Drayton Park 235 m
Lucerne Road 244 m
Stavordale Road 248 m
Aubert Road 256 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N5 1BX

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1998
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.29 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.29 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.34 km
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.45 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
1.51 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.59 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
1.62 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.71 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.73 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.83 km
Duncombe Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
1.83 km
T T T Y Y School Inadequate
(July 1, 2021)
1.98 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
2.01 km
William Patten Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
2.04 km
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
2.09 km
Beis Aharon School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
2.18 km
Sir Thomas Abney School Good
(June 26, 2019)
2.18 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
2.2 km
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill 2.22 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N5 1BX - 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
2.78 km
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
2.78 km
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
2.79 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
2.81 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.81 km
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
2.81 km
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
2.81 km
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
2.81 km
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
2.81 km
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
2.81 km
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
2.82 km
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
2.82 km
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
2.83 km
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
2.85 km
The Angel Church Other catering premises 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2021
2.91 km
Burger Waiz/Deer Wing/Mac and Mouth Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.92 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Riversdale Road Blackstock Rd Bus Stop/Station 345 m
St Joan of Arc School Bus Stop/Station 345 m
Riversdale Road Blackstock Rd Bus Stop/Station 378 m
Highbury Grange Bus Stop/Station 392 m
Highbury Barn Bus Stop/Station 436 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 265 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 375 m
Arsenal Underground Station Metro/Tram 402 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 393 m
Finsbury Park Rail Station Rail 911 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 1.16 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.49 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.49 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.49 km
London Luton Airport Air 40.6 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.22 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 44.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

New River Inland Water 1.05 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 1.57 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 2.04 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.34 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.65 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 3.77 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 3.79 km
Queen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.89 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 3.91 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.92 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 3.93 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.04 km
Walthamstow Marshes Wetland 4.09 km
Number 5 Pond Inland Water 4.14 km
Warwick Reservoir East Inland Water 4.18 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55664100
Longitude -0.10311200
OS Easting 531600
OS Northing 0185900
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17374
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: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Established tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034682
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 006G
Output Area / Small Area 3D2