Postcode N1 1JL 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 0.2 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 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 8.5% 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 1JL.
Barnsbury East near N1 1JL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
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 1JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | Apartment 6, 3, Barnsbury Square, London, N1 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,650,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Apartment 7, 3, Barnsbury Square, London, N1 1JL | Flats | Leasehold | £690,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 25, Barnes Court, Lofting Road, London, N1 1JD | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, Mica House, Barnsbury Square, London, N1 1RN | Flats | Leasehold | £2,033,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat C, 21, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1JR | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the N1 1JL postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Offord Stores | 88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PF | Walking directions to Offord Stores |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Stores | Islington, N1 1LQ | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Ocean Supermarket | 334-336 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BB | Walking directions to Ocean Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Gibson Square, Islington, N1 0RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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 1JL, 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 1JL 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 1JL 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 1JL, including Thornhill Primary School (Good), The Bridge Integrated Learning Space (Outstanding) and St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 1JL is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 435 m away, serving the Overground line.
N1 1JL 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 1JL 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).