Postcode N1 1EW 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 19,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 1EW.
Barnsbury East near N1 1EW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.4 mi | Laycock Green | Small | Walking directions to Laycock Green |
| 0.4 mi | Arundel Square | Small | Walking directions to Arundel 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | 25, Lonsdale Square, London, N1 1EW | Terraced | Freehold | £4,000,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 16, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1HW | Terraced | Freehold | £2,615,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 36, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1HW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,275,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 107, Richmond Avenue, London, N1 0LT | Terraced | Freehold | £4,200,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 89B, Richmond Avenue, London, N1 0LT | Terraced | Freehold | £1,280,000 |
In the N1 1EW postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Gibson Square, Islington, N1 0RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Stores | Islington, N1 1LQ | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.2 mi | The Boutique Grocer | Esther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZT | Walking directions to The Boutique Grocer |
| 0.3 mi | Barnsbury Food & Wine | 59 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0JH | Walking directions to Barnsbury Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Arcrose Newsagent | Dignum Street, Islington, N1 0JB | Walking directions to Arcrose Newsagent |
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 1EW, 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 1EW records about 76 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.
The median sale price around N1 1EW in Barnsbury East 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 1EW, including Thornhill Primary School (Good), The Bridge Integrated Learning Space (Outstanding) and New River College Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 1EW is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 675 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 1EW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,974 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 1EW 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).