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Barnsbury West

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About

Barnsbury West sits within a distinct conservation area known for its orderly grid of early Victorian streets. The architecture is largely composed of terraced townhouses, many with stucco-fronted exteriors and private front gardens. The layout is characterised by quiet, residential squares and communal garden spaces accessible to residents.

The area is notably defined by the presence of the Regent's Canal, which forms its northern boundary. This waterway provides a linear route for walking and cycling, separate from the road network. Local amenities are concentrated along Liverpool Road, offering everyday shops and services for the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Barnsbury West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 58.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year. There are 7 schools in Barnsbury West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Barnsbury West is home to around 8,602 people, with a population density of about 18,765.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Barnsbury West Population
8,602
Population density
18,765.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.83(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.97(+1%)
Other theft
10.23(-12%)
Theft from the person
9.42(-10%)
Drugs
9.07(+49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,601
30.23%
Other White
1,429
16.61%
African
1,014
11.79%
Bangladeshi
705
8.19%
Other
612
7.11%
Total population: 8,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,062
42.84%
No qualifications
1,402
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
992
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
9.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
8%
Total 16+ residents: 7,148

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,229
34.89%
Social rents from council
918
26.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
809
22.96%
Owns with a mortgage
255
7.24%
Owns outright
209
5.93%
Total households: 3,523

Property prices in Barnsbury West

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 in Barnsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £380,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnsbury West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnsbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats28£508,000
Terraced2£791,250

10 years median price trend in Barnsbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnsbury West.

All postcodes in Barnsbury West

N10NG

Caledonian Road

N10UJ

Brydon Walk

N11BS

Huntingdon Street

N10DT

Airdrie Close

N10LF

Cowdenbeath Path

N10RX

Copenhagen Street

N19FR

Rodney Street

N19JP

Pentonville Road

N19RG

Caledonian Road

N10AE

York Way

N10JG

Barnsbury Estate

N10UH

Treaty Street

N19AY

Southern Street

N19JE

Pentonville Road

N10SP

Edward Square

N19UL

Penton Street

N10BH

Bingfield Street

N10BY

Copenhagen Street

N10XP

Copenhagen Street

N10BX

Tiber Gardens

N10UU

Brydon Walk

N10AX

York Way

N10GF

Wellington Square

N19HW

Cumming Street

N19JU

Collier Street

N10GE

Wellington Square

N10JF

Barnsbury Estate

N10SL

Caledonian Road

N19AU

Calshot Street

N19DH

Priory Green Estate

N19RD

Caledonian Road

N19JW

Calshot Street

N10XZ

Denmark Grove

N19RA

Fife Terrace

N10DY

Earlsferry Way

N10UF

Boadicea Street

N10XW

Copenhagen Street

N19FU

Cynthia Street

N19QT

Donegal Street

N10SG

Copenhagen Street

N19UU

Caledonian Road

N10AH

Delhi Street

N10BA

Pembroke Avenue

N19JL

Pentonville Road

N10RU

Thornhill Bridge Wharf

N19RL

Regents Wharf

N10FE

Carnegie Street

N10LQ

Stanmore Street

N19QZ

Collier Street

N10BT

Bemerton Street

N10SS

Copenhagen Street

N10SU

Copenhagen Street

N19DA

Calshot Street

N10DQ

Bemerton Estate

N10DX

Carnoustie Drive

N10UA

Boadicea Street

N19FX

Barnsbury

N10BL

Clayton Crescent

N10TR

Barnsbury Estate

N10AR

Bemerton Estate

N10TZ

Barnsbury Estate

N10JE

Copenhagen Street

N10FL

Copenhagen Street

N10PT

Caledonian

N11TS

Caledonian

N10JQ

Barnsbury Estate

N10UP

Lawrence Place

N19DF

Priory Green

N19FS

Rodney Street

N10DZ

Earlsferry Way

N10UT

Campbell Walk

N10XX

Denmark Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.