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N1 0HF

Barnsbury Estate

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Overview

Postcode N1 0HF is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 373.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
373
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
55.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 373.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.4%

Approximately 55.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near N1 0HF 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 Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 0HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.5 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.6 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 0HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.4 miThornhill SquareSmallWalking directions to Thornhill Square
0.3 miEdward SquareSmallWalking directions to Edward Square

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
14,756.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.79(+327%)
Public order
75.88(+1022%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.33(+132%)
Other theft
44.04(+285%)
Drugs
39.97(+545%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
51.23%
Other White
47
12.88%
African
18
4.93%
Chinese
15
4.11%
Other
13
3.56%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
38.98%
No qualifications
80
25.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.58%
Apprenticeship
27
8.63%
Level 3 (A level)
26
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
44.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.86%
Owns outright
15
10.79%
Social rents from council
15
10.79%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.07%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Barnsbury

Median price£747,500
Price per sq ft£1,048
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£538K – £1.3M

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £747,500 (about £1,048 per square foot) in Barnsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,023 up to £4,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£2,880,000£1,423
Terraced20£2,115,000£1,295
Detached1£1,850,000£1,264
Flats90£656,000£980

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnsbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnsbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£1,500,000
2017£632,500£7,930,000£1,690,000
2018£800,000£3,090,000£1,602,500
2019£640,000£821,710£1,500,000
2020£660,000£3,000,000£1,625,000
2021£712,500£1,125,000£1,580,000
2022£653,000£1,825,000£1,950,000
2023£662,500£1,818,000
2024£650,500£4,000,000£1,925,263
2025£680,000£2,887,500£1,800,000
2026£580,000£2,880,000£1,940,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnsbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnsbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£947£1,119
2017£936£987
2018£1,260£1,081
2019£998£1,115
2020£927£1,126
2021£952£1,087
2022£1,004£1,212
2023£995£1,179
2024£991£1,262
2025£960£1,361
2026£960£1,093
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnsbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026Flat 20, Maygood House, Maygood Street, London, N1 9QRFlatsLeasehold£355,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 22, Maygood House, Maygood Street, London, N1 9QRFlatsLeasehold£420,000
08 Apr 2026Flat G, 7, Maygood Street, London, N1 9QPFlatsLeasehold£346,000
06 May 2026Basement Flat, 18, Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0HDFlatsLeasehold£510,000
27 Mar 202626D, Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0HDFlatsLeasehold£840,000

Schools

In the N1 0HF postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 0HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNew River College MedicalPupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 0HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKings Angel Off Licence9 Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0HGWalking directions to Kings Angel Off Licence
0.1 miBarnsbury Food & Wine59 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0JHWalking directions to Barnsbury Food & Wine
0.1 miArcrose NewsagentDignum Street, Islington, N1 0JBWalking directions to Arcrose Newsagent
0.1 miHealthwise13 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZWalking directions to Healthwise
0.1 miBesiktas82 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EXWalking directions to Besiktas

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

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 0HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jilani Chowdhury

Barnsbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kane Emerson

Barnsbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rowena Elizabeth Champion

Barnsbury - 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
WardBarnsburyE05013698
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021AE01002695
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 0HF

Is N1 0HF (Pentonville) safe?

The area around N1 0HF records about 373 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 0HF?

The median sale price around N1 0HF in Pentonville is £747,500 (about £1,048 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 0HF?

There are 20 schools close to N1 0HF, including New River College Medical (Outstanding), Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding) and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 0HF?

The closest station to N1 0HF is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 478 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 0HF?

N1 0HF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 0HF (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 0HF is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jilani Chowdhury (Labour Party), Kane Emerson (Labour Party) and Rowena Elizabeth Champion (Labour Party).