Postcode N5 1XA (Islington)

Map showing N5 1XA and nearby postcodes

The postcode N5 1XA is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 1998 and is an active postcode. N5 1XA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N5 1XA 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 1XA as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Established tech workers.

The closest road name to N5 1XA is Robinswood Mews which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Magdalene Church and is 306 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 471 m away at Highbury & Islington Underground Station The closest railway station is Drayton Park Rail Station, 313 m away.

The closest primary school to N5 1XA (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 1XA is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 2.08 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 2.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Robinswood Mews 36 m
Ronalds Road 91 m
Arvon Road 107 m
Melgund Road 146 m
Battledean Road 149 m
Witherington Road 187 m
Highbury Terrace Mews 206 m
Fieldway Crescent 209 m
Framfield Road 230 m
Highbury Terrace 235 m
Whistler Street 246 m
Highbury Crescent 262 m
Highbury Place 267 m
Horsell Road 268 m
Bryantwood Road 339 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N5 1XA

Introduction June 1998
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 1XA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
1.42 km
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.5 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.57 km
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.57 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.7 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.72 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.81 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.86 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
1.93 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.99 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
2.01 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
2.09 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
2.17 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
2.17 km
Yerbury Primary School Outstanding
(July 7, 2009)
2.19 km
The Camden School for Girls Outstanding
(December 6, 2007)
2.19 km
Duncombe Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
2.28 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
2.33 km
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
2.34 km
William Patten Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
2.37 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Candid Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
2.04 km
The Islington Metal Works Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
2.04 km
Brewhouse and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
2.08 km
Duncan Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
2.09 km
Bombay Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 18, 2019
2.1 km
Jusaka Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
October 16, 2019
2.1 km
Angel Convenience Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
2.11 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
2.14 km
Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.14 km
Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2018
2.14 km
Caldo E Freddo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 31, 2022
2.14 km
Old Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 24, 2021
2.14 km
Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 26, 2018
2.14 km
Sasa Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2022
2.14 km
Fork & Dumbell @ Virgin Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
2.14 km
Fitness First Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
April 15, 2016
2.15 km
1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
2.15 km
Prime Backpackers Angel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
March 23, 2022
2.18 km
The Angel Church Other catering premises 2
Needs Improvement
October 6, 2021
2.23 km
Gate Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
October 4, 2018
2.25 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 306 m
St Mary Magdalene Church Bus Stop/Station 314 m
Aberdeen Park Bus Stop/Station 372 m
Highbury Grove School Aberdeen Park Bus Stop/Station 407 m
Liverpool Road Bus Stop/Station 414 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 471 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 555 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 558 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 313 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 485 m
Canonbury Rail Station Rail 858 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.15 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.15 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.15 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.17 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.54 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.7 km

Nearby Nature

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

New River Inland Water 1.52 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 2.2 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 2.64 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3.46 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 3.76 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 3.81 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 3.9 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.98 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.98 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4.07 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.09 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.14 km
Bird Sanctuary Pond Inland Water 4.21 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 4.25 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.29 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55056700
Longitude -0.10395600
OS Easting 531559
OS Northing 0185223
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17843
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington North
Electoral Ward Highbury East
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 E33034725
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 013B
Output Area / Small Area 3D2