Postcode N1 1BS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Park.
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.
Barnsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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.
The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from N1 1BS.
Barnsbury West near N1 1BS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Caledonian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Caledonian Park |
| 0.5 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £722,500 in Barnsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,023 up to £4,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,200,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £677,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,950,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £1,925,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnsbury
In the N1 1BS postcode area, located within Barnsbury West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Roma | Lyon Street, Islington, N1 1DG | Walking directions to Roma |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Airdrie Close, Islington, N1 1BF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket | The Drive, Islington, N1 1EG | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Ocean Supermarket | 334-336 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BB | Walking directions to Ocean Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Caledonian | Bunning Way, Islington, N7 9DQ | Walking directions to Caledonian |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.