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N1 0BN

Bemerton Street

Caledonian

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Overview

Postcode N1 0BN is located in a major urban area, within the Caledonian ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Barnsbury West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Barnsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.6%

Approximately 64.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 0BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury West near N1 0BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 0BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.6 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras
0.6 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 0BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.1 miBingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Bingfield Park
0.2 miThornhill SquareSmallWalking directions to Thornhill Square

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
24,153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.32(+39%)
Shoplifting
28.49(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.58(-27%)
Other theft
11.87(+4%)
Vehicle crime
10.68(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
24.68%
African
36
11.39%
Other White
34
10.76%
Bangladeshi
33
10.44%
Other
25
7.91%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
39.61%
No qualifications
49
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
32.65%
Social rents from council
47
31.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.97%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.2%
Owns outright
9
6.12%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Caledonian

Median price£482,500
Price per sq ft£824
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£402K – £669K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 (about £824 per square foot) in Caledonian area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,397,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caledonian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£817,500£886
Flats29£445,000£824

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caledonian

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caledonian.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£566,000£1,257,500
2017£480,000£1,100,000
2018£500,000£772,000
2019£493,750£560,000
2020£492,500£872,500
2021£468,100£875,000
2022£500,000£950,000
2023£517,500£900,000
2024£515,000£1,012,500
2025£490,000£809,304
2026£432,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caledonian.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caledonian.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£908£1,137
2017£865£867
2018£756£593
2019£756£592
2020£738£700
2021£735£856
2022£779£842
2023£841£734
2024£821£742
2025£817£716
2026£765
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caledonian.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2026Flat 4, 56, Bemerton Street, London, N1 0BNFlatsLeasehold£400,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 44, Selkirk House, Bemerton Estate, London, N1 0ABFlatsLeasehold£485,000
29 May 202634, Bemerton Street, London, N1 0BSFlatsLeasehold£850,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 8, 24, Wellington Square, London, N1 0GGFlatsLeasehold£545,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 12, 24, Wellington Square, London, N1 0GGFlatsLeasehold£550,000

Schools

In the N1 0BN postcode area, located within Barnsbury West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 0BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryKate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 0BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 0BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandBingfield Street, Islington, N1 0BJWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miRed Sea Food & Wine261 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EEWalking directions to Red Sea Food & Wine
0.1 miCaledonian Supermarket & Off LicenseCaledonian Road, Islington, N1 1BAWalking directions to Caledonian Supermarket & Off License
0.1 miTesco ExpressThe Drive, Islington, N1 0AFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miInternational SupermarketThe Drive, Islington, N1 1EGWalking directions to International Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,789
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,354
Band H£4,024

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1 0BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Md Oliur Rahman

Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Paul Edmond Convery

Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Una Mary O'Halloran

Caledonian - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardCaledonianE05013700
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnsbury WestE02000572
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 019EE01002715
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 0BN

Is N1 0BN (Barnsbury West) safe?

The area around N1 0BN records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near N1 0BN?

The median sale price around N1 0BN in Barnsbury West is £482,500 (about £824 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 0BN?

There are 20 schools close to N1 0BN, including Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School (Good), Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 0BN?

The closest station to N1 0BN is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 486 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 0BN?

N1 0BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,721 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 0BN (Barnsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 0BN is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Md Oliur Rahman (Labour Party), Paul Edmond Convery (Labour Party) and Una Mary O'Halloran (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.