Postcode N1 0SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 King's Cross, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.2% 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.
The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from N1 0SJ.
Barnsbury West near N1 0SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Bingfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thornhill Square | Small | Walking directions to Thornhill Square |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) in Barnsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,023 up to £4,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,880,000 | £1,423 |
| Terraced | 20 | £2,115,000 | £1,295 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,850,000 | £1,264 |
| Flats | 87 | £660,000 | £982 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 0SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, 189, Caledonian Road, London, N1 0SL | Flats | Leasehold | £753,334 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 28, Thornhill Bridge Wharf, London, N1 0RU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,128,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Flat 13, Bridge Wharf, 156, Caledonian Road, London, N1 9UU | Other | Leasehold | £1,090,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, Rambler Building, 183, Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0SR | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, Rambler Building, 183, Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0SR | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 |
In the N1 0SJ postcode area, located within Barnsbury West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 0SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 186-188 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 0SQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | All Time Supermarket | Caledonian Road, Islington, N1 0SL | Walking directions to All Time Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Village wholefoods | 210-212 Caledonian Road, London, N1 0SQ | Walking directions to Village wholefoods |
| 0.1 mi | Wynford Supermarket | 5 Wynford Road, Islington, London, N1 9QN | Walking directions to Wynford Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | The Drive, Islington, N1 0AF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N1 0SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jilani Chowdhury
Barnsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Kane Emerson
Barnsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Rowena Elizabeth Champion
Barnsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N1 0SJ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around N1 0SJ in Barnsbury West is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 0SJ, including Vittoria Primary School (Good), Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School (Good) and New River College Medical (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 0SJ is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 706 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
N1 0SJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 0SJ 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).