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N1 1DF

Hemingford Road

Barnsbury

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Overview

Postcode N1 1DF is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 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 nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, about 0.1 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Barnsbury East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from N1 1DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury East near N1 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 1DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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
0.5 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 1DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.4 miParadise ParkSmallWalking directions to Paradise Park
0.4 miSt Mary Magdalene GardensSmallWalking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
8,571.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.03(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.56(-20%)
Other theft
13.23(+16%)
Public order
6.86(+1%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
56.49%
Other White
52
21.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
5.86%
Indian
7
2.93%
Arab
7
2.93%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
76.96%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.86%
No qualifications
10
4.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
0.98%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
32.73%
Owns outright
28
25.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.45%
Other social rented
10
9.09%
Social rents from council
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Barnsbury

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,050
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£540K – £1.3M

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.

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
Flats87£660,000£982

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026177B, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DAFlatsLeasehold£991,500
23 Jul 2025171, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DAOtherFreehold£1,377,500
16 Jun 2025181C, Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DAFlatsLeasehold£1,556,000
05 Sept 202517, Belitha Villas, London, N1 1PESemi-DetachedFreehold£3,600,000
30 May 202511A, Belitha Villas, London, N1 1PEFlatsLeasehold£1,068,000

Schools

In the N1 1DF postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 1DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThornhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRobert Blair School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 1DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOfford Stores88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PFWalking directions to Offord Stores
0.2 miCaledonianBunning Way, Islington, N7 9DQWalking directions to Caledonian
0.2 miRomaLyon Street, Islington, N1 1DGWalking directions to Roma
0.2 miCo-op FoodAirdrie Close, Islington, N1 1BFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 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 1DF, 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)Barnsbury EastE02000570
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 017AE01002698
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 1DF

Is N1 1DF (Barnsbury East) safe?

The area around N1 1DF 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 1DF?

The median sale price around N1 1DF in Barnsbury East is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 1DF?

There are 20 schools close to N1 1DF, including Thornhill Primary School (Good), Robert Blair School and Children's Centre (Good) and St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 1DF?

The closest station to N1 1DF is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 251 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 1DF?

N1 1DF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 1DF (Barnsbury East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 1DF 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).