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About

Barnsbury is a residential ward in the London Borough of Islington, located north of King’s Cross and south of Highbury. The area is known for its Georgian and Victorian terraced houses, many of which have been converted into flats. Tree-lined streets and garden squares, such as Barnsbury Square, contribute to its quiet, suburban feel despite its central location. The ward includes parts of the Regent’s Canal, offering walking and cycling routes.

Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Upper Street and Caledonian Road. Barnsbury is well-connected, with several Overground and Underground stations nearby, including Caledonian Road and Highbury & Islington. The ward has a mix of long-term residents and younger professionals, drawn by its proximity to central London. Green spaces like Barnard Park provide recreational areas for the community.

Area overview

On average Barnsbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 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 of residents in Barnsbury is £71,621 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,200,000
Flats87£651,000
Semi-Detached1£1,950,000
Terraced21£1,900,000

10 years median price trend in Barnsbury

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

All postcodes in Barnsbury

N10EP

Barnsbury Road

N10HE

Maygood Street

N10JQ

Barnsbury West

N10XX

Denmark Grove

N11BG

Matilda Street

N11JQ

Lofting Road

N11JY

Thornhill Road

N19FS

Rodney Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.