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N1 0LJ

Caledonian

Islington

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Overview

Postcode N1 0LJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Barnsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Barnsbury West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56%

Approximately 56.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from N1 0LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury West near N1 0LJ 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 0LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.6 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.6 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
158
Population density
13,620.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.86(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(-49%)
Burglary
5.34(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-17%)
Theft from the person
4.15(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
68
43.31%
Other White
27
17.2%
Chinese
11
7.01%
Irish
10
6.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
5.1%
Total population: 157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
39.6%
No qualifications
45
30.2%
Level 3 (A level)
23
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5.37%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
40.48%
Owns outright
13
15.48%
Social rents from council
13
15.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
9
10.71%
Total households: 84

Property prices in Caledonian

Median price£485,000
Price per sq ft£849
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £695K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £849 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£1,128,000£1,071
Flats31£450,000£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£817,500
2026£458,500
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£820£730
2026£737
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 2026Ground Floor Shop, 249, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EDOtherLeasehold£75,000
18 Nov 2025247, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EDOtherLeasehold£235,000
02 Oct 2025First Floor Front Flat, 249, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EDFlatsLeasehold£370,000
05 Sept 2025Top Floor Flat, 255, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EDFlatsLeasehold£406,000
06 Jun 2025247, Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EDFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 0LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 0LJ
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
0.1 miOcean Supermarket334-336 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BBWalking directions to Ocean Supermarket

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 0LJ, 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 019CE01002709
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 0LJ

Is N1 0LJ (Barnsbury West) safe?

The area around N1 0LJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0LJ?

The median sale price around N1 0LJ in Barnsbury West is £485,000 (about £849 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 0LJ?

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

What is the nearest station to N1 0LJ?

The closest station to N1 0LJ is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 462 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 0LJ?

N1 0LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 0LJ 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).