Relocation report

Moving to N5 Highbury

N5 scores 71/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 24).

Schools

100/100

Safety

13/100

Green

100/100

Family life

80/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from N5

Excellent · Under 25 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo41 min
  • King's Cross22 min
  • Liverpool Street31 min
  • Canary Wharf39 min
  • Paddington44 min
  • Victoria33 min
Council tax

Council Tax in N5 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where N5 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Islington£2,008

Moving to N5 — FAQ

What's it like to live in N5?
N5 (Highbury, Islington) scores 71/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 24). Schools 100/100, safety 13/100, green space 100/100, family life 80/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from N5?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 22 minutes to King's Cross (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in N5?
Annual Band D council tax in N5 is £2,008 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is N5 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (13/100) and family infrastructure (80/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full N5 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View N5 family report