Postcode N1 1BE is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The median sale price in Barnsbury is £750,000 (around £1,046 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £510,000 and £1,291,085. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,109 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from N1 1BE.
Barnsbury East near N1 1BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Bingfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arundel Square | Small | Walking directions to Arundel Square |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,046 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 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,737,500 | £1,195 |
| Terraced | 26 | £1,725,000 | £1,235 |
| Flats | 96 | £621,250 | £989 |
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 | £565,000 | £2,880,000 | £1,700,000 |
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 | £966 | £1,357 |
| 2026 | £984 | £1,170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1BE.
In the N1 1BE postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 May 2025. | |
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thornhill Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2017. | |
Thornhill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Mar 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2012. | |
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Dec 2012
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N1 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Red Sea Food & Wine | 261 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1EE | Walking directions to Red Sea Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Ocean Supermarket | 334-336 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BB | Walking directions to Ocean Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Caledonian Supermarket & Off License | Caledonian Road, Islington, N1 1BA | Walking directions to Caledonian Supermarket & Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Bingfield Street, Islington, N1 0BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket | The Drive, Islington, N1 1EG | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
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 1BE, 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 1BE records about 78 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around N1 1BE in Barnsbury is £750,000 (about £1,046 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 1BE, including St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School (Good), Thornhill Primary School (Good) and Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N1 1BE is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 345 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 1BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,109 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 1BE 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).