Postcode N5 2AQ (Islington)

Map showing N5 2AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode N5 2AQ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 2004 and is an active postcode. N5 2AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

N5 2AQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 2AQ as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Old EU tech workers.

The closest road name to N5 2AQ is Aberdeen Lane which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Highbury Grove School Aberdeen Park and is 61 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 673 m away at Highbury & Islington Underground Station The closest railway station is Canonbury Rail Station, 475 m away.

The closest primary school to N5 2AQ (for ages 11 and under) is Newington Green Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 29, 2017.

The local pub for residents of N5 2AQ is Brewhouse and Kitchen and is 2.21 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 2.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 26, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity 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 2AQ 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 2AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to N5 2AQ, and the approximate distance away.

Aberdeen Lane 65 m
Melody Lane 147 m
Highbury Grove 152 m
Baalbec Road 171 m
Aberdeen Park 192 m
Holmcote Gardens 202 m
Gallia Road 230 m
Kelvin Road 234 m
De Barowe Mews 283 m
Fergus Road 298 m
Calabria Road 326 m
Leigh Road 346 m
Liberia Road 351 m
Roseleigh Avenue 352 m
Highbury Place 426 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode N5 2AQ

Introduction April 2004
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 2AQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Newington Green Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
965 m
Grasmere Primary School Good
(December 1, 2016)
1.06 km
Betty Layward Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
1.16 km
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.16 km
St Matthias Church of England Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.27 km
The Garden School Outstanding
(January 16, 2018)
1.36 km
Princess May Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.4 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.62 km
Grazebrook Primary School Outstanding
(February 23, 2012)
1.76 km
William Patten Primary School Outstanding
(December 13, 2012)
1.96 km
Brecknock Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.15 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.19 km
T T T Y Y School Inadequate
(July 1, 2021)
2.21 km
Benthal Primary School Good
(September 27, 2016)
2.38 km
Tawhid Boys School, Tawhid Educational Trust Good
(April 26, 2018)
2.38 km
Beis Aharon School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
2.45 km
Sir Thomas Abney School Good
(June 26, 2019)
2.45 km
Torriano Primary School Outstanding
(September 19, 2018)
2.46 km
TTD Gur School Inadequate
(October 31, 2019)
2.49 km
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Good
(June 7, 2017)
2.51 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from N5 2AQ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to N5 2AQ - Data from Apr 2022

Highbury Grove School Aberdeen Park Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Aberdeen Park Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Highbury Barn Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Highbury Barn Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Highbury Grove Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 673 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 783 m
Highbury & Islington Underground Station Metro/Tram 786 m
Canonbury Rail Station Rail 475 m
Drayton Park Rail Station Rail 569 m
Highbury & Islington Rail Station Rail 692 m
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.59 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.59 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 3.59 km
London Luton Airport Air 41.32 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.67 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 43.82 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to N5 2AQ - Data from Dec 2021

New River Inland Water 1.21 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 1.98 km
East Reservoir Inland Water 2.39 km
Clapton Pond Inland Water 3 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.73 km
Warwick Reservoir West Inland Water 3.88 km
Walthamstow Marshes Wetland 4.01 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.16 km
Three Island Pond Inland Water 4.24 km
Number 2 Pond Inland Water 4.29 km
Warwick Reservoir East Inland Water 4.3 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.4 km
Number 3 Pond Inland Water 4.46 km
Hackney Cut Inland Water 4.47 km
Highgate Ponds Inland Water 4.48 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for N5 2AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 58.8 Mbps 56 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.3 Mbps 20 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% 21.7 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 76.6 15.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 84,108 kWh - mean 8,411 kWh : median 8,314 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 30,459 kWh - mean 2,769 kWh : median 2,142 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for N5 2AQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.55120000
Longitude -0.09752500
OS Easting 532003
OS Northing 0185305
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10960
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: Old EU 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 E33034702
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 009A
Output Area / Small Area 3D3