N5 2EA postcode in Islington, England
N5 2EA is a postcode in Islington, in the Highbury ward. It is in the Islington North parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where N5 2EA is, and what is near it
- N5 2EA
- Other postcodes in N5 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5505, longitude -0.0979)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after N5 2EA?
- IslingtonCouncil, for all local services Islington: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around N5 2EA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Islington NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party), as Parliament lists them. Contact Jeremy Corbyn
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at N5 2EA?
Every home and business at N5 2EA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Islington: 95%
Islington: 98%
The line marks the figure across Islington.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at N5 2EA?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Islington's days for N5 2EA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for N5 2EA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is N5 2EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include N5 2EA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Islington
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for N5 2EA: 9,948 properties in Islington are at high risk (7.8% of all its properties). All the figures for Islington
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of N5 2EA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near N5 2EA?
Homes in N5 2 sold for a typical £701,800 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 114 sales, up 8.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £645,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £701,800
▲ up 8.8% on the 12 months before
Across the whole N5 district: a typical £650,000 from 226 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in N5 2EA
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in N5 2EA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 25 July 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at N5 2EA
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at N5 2EA. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near N5 2EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 940 homes in the neighbourhood around N5 2EA. The largest share of them, 29%, are in council tax band D. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (27%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Islington for 2026‑27: £2,108. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,640 (band B) to £4,216 (band H); band D, the most common, is £2,108.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,405 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,640 |
| Band C | about 260 (28%) | £1,874 |
| Band D | about 270 (29%) | £2,108 |
| Band E | about 150 (16%) | £2,577 |
| Band F | about 50 (5%) | £3,045 |
| Band G | about 160 (17%) | £3,514 |
| Band H | about 30 (3%) | £4,216 |
When the homes were built
- 27% Before 1900
- 17% 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 15% 1945 to 1964
- 18% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 9% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Islington before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of N5 2EA is in (ONS area E01002738), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near N5 2EA?
The nearest open schools to N5 2EA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to N5 2EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of N5 2EA is Canonbury Rail Station, 450 metres away in a straight line.
- Canonbury Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Drayton Park Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Highbury & Islington Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 600 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Aberdeen Park, 24 m away.
More stations near N5 2EA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near N5 2EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of N5 2EA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Miller Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 020 7354 1972 400 mWalk
- Highbury Grange Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7226 2462 550 mWalk
- The Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7607 8259 800 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near N5 2EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of N5 2EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 450 mWalk
- TotalEnergies Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
- TotalEnergies Charging point · No details mapped 550 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near N5 2EA?
The nearest to the centre of N5 2EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Highbury Dental Practice Phone 020 7226 3848 450 mWalk
- Highbury Dental Clinic Phone 07825 650057 650 mWalk
- Islington Smiles Phone 07985 474034 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to N5 2EA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Holloway Surgical Centre London Phone 07546 576919 1.1 kmWalk
- Moorfields Eye Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7253 3411 2.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near N5 2EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of N5 2EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Highbury New Park Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0333 200 4061 750 mWalk
- Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7527 3924 1.1 kmWalk
- Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7527 8843 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near N5 2EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of N5 2EA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Highbury Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7226 2666 350 mWalk
- Rose Chemist Mon and Tue 8am to 8pm; Wed 8am to 6pm; Thu 8am to 8pm; Fri 8am to 9pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7226 5716 700 mWalk
- Egerton Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7607 1046 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near N5 2EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of N5 2EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard Veterinary Group Phone +44 20 7354 4621 450 mWalk
- Village Vet 1.0 kmWalk
- Medivet 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is N5 2EA in a conservation area?
The centre of N5 2EA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near N5 2EA?
Police.uk records 1,596 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of N5 2EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 79, theft from the person 78, burglary 70, bicycle theft 54, robbery 40, other crime 13, possession of weapons 12, criminal damage and arson 4.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for N5 2EA
- Ward
- Highbury
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Islington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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