Postcode N1 1LX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 1LX.
Barnsbury East near N1 1LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £730,000 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 | 91 | £660,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,880,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,737,500 |
10 year median price trend in Barnsbury
In the N1 1LX postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 1LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Gibson Square, Islington, N1 0RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | S & S Stores | Islington, N1 1LQ | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.1 mi | The Boutique Grocer | Esther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZT | Walking directions to The Boutique Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Florence Street, Islington, N1 2EA | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
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.
Elected local representatives for N1 1LX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.