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About

Barnsbury is a residential ward in central Islington, characterised by its ordered grid of Georgian and Victorian terraces surrounding garden squares. The area is largely residential, with a mix of private housing and social estates. Its streets are quiet, dominated by period architecture and mature tree planting, creating a consistent streetscape. The local economy centres on a few high streets with independent shops, cafes, and pubs serving the community.

A notable feature is the presence of the Regent's Canal along its northern boundary, providing a linear park and towpath for walking and cycling. The area includes Barnsbury Wood, London's smallest local nature reserve, located on a former railway siding. Community life often focuses on the shared, private garden squares, which are a defining characteristic of the estate layout originally developed in the 19th century.

Area overview

On average Barnsbury has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnsbury is £78,677 per year. There are 8 schools in Barnsbury: 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 is home to around 11,709 people, with a population density of about 13,010.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
200
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Barnsbury Population
11,709
Population density
13,010 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.28(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.99(+90%)
Other theft
26.99(+136%)
Public order
25.02(+270%)
Shoplifting
21.61(+116%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,699
48.66%
Other White
2,186
18.67%
African
574
4.9%
Irish
420
3.59%
Other
390
3.33%
Total population: 11,711

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,238
61.74%
No qualifications
1,274
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
995
9.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
657
6.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
4.79%
Total 16+ residents: 10,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,716
30.9%
Other social rented
1,166
20.99%
Owns with a mortgage
856
15.41%
Owns outright
855
15.39%
Social rents from council
770
13.86%
Total households: 5,554

Property prices in Barnsbury

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Barnsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,023 up to £4,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£1,850,000£13,603
Flats91£660,000£10,496
Semi-Detached3£2,880,000£15,319
Terraced23£1,750,000£14,350

10 years median price trend in Barnsbury

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

All postcodes in Barnsbury

N11PJ

Legion Close

N10LT

Richmond Avenue

N10JY

Barnsbury

N11GB

Epping Place

N10UE

Barnsbury Estate

N10EB

Cloudesley Road

N78BG

St Clements Street

N11JU

Thornhill Road

N19ER

Chapel Market

N11HS

Ripplevale Grove

N10RH

Liverpool Road

N19BY

Barnsbury

N10LZ

Richmond Crescent

N10FL

Copenhagen Street

N19EN

Chapel Market

N19QP

Maygood Street

N10EX

Barnsbury Road

N11ET

Lofting Road

N10SQ

Caledonian Road

N19LA

Barnsbury

N11BP

Huntingdon Street

N10RJ

Barnsbury

N19ST

Eckford Street

N11JQ

Lofting Road

N11NE

Barnsbury

N11JA

Lofting Road

N78XA

Hadrian Mews

N11AF

Eton Mews

N10LS

Richmond Avenue

N78FA

Joseph Mews

N19QE

Donegal Street

N19TT

Cynthia Street

N11PF

Offord Road

N11HL

Barnsbury Street

N10HE

Maygood Street

N19PN

Barnsbury

N19HF

Pentonville Road

N11HW

Thornhill Road

N10LY

Richmond Crescent

N10RW

Liverpool Road

N19LL

Baron Street

N11JF

Lofting Road

N19SS

Half Moon Crescent

N11NF

Liverpool Road

N10HF

Barnsbury Estate

N10JH

Copenhagen Street

N11NG

Liverpool Road

N11JT

Thornhill Road

N10JF

Barnsbury Estate

N11BD

Bridgeman Road

N78AW

Blackthorn Avenue

N78XG

Roman Way

N19EW

Chapel Market

N10JQ

Barnsbury Estate

N11BY

Hemingford Road

N10RP

Barnsbury

N19QB

Risinghill Street

N11PB

Thornhill Road

N78BD

Blackthorn Avenue

N10SE

Barnsbury Estate

N11PG

Offord Road

N19EX

Chapel Market

N10ND

Richmond Avenue

N10EH

Ritchie Street

N19PW

White Lion Street

N19QD

Donegal Street

N11HX

Thornhill Road

N11JW

Mountfort Crescent

N11XN

Ferriby Close

N11DA

Hemingford Road

N10TT

Charlotte Terrace

N11BZ

Hemingford Road

N11NP

Liverpool Road

N11BH

Bridgeman Road

N11AN

Crescent Street

N10RT

Liverpool Road

N10TZ

Barnsbury Estate

N11HU

Ripplevale Grove

N11HD

Bewdley Street

N19QW

Carnegie Street

N11NW

Liverpool Road

N19LQ

Islington High Street

N11JL

Barnsbury Square

N19FS

Rodney Street

N19PT

Penton Street

N78BP

Barnsbury Grove

N11HA

Brooksby Street

N10RG

Liverpool Road

N11JZ

The Courtyard

N10TW

Jays Street

N19FW

Penton Rise

N11JJ

Mountfort Terrace

N11NR

Drummond Way

N11JH

Barnsbury Terrace

N10SH

Barnsbury Estate

N78BQ

St Clements Street

N11LB

Beech Tree Close

N19PP

White Lion Street

N11JD

Lofting Road

N10RR

Barnsbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.