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N1 1NX

Offord Road

Barnsbury

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Detailed insights for N1 1NX

Overview

Postcode N1 1NX 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
8/10
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

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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 269 ft away from N1 1NX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 1NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.3 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

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
37,857.1 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
152
35.93%
Other White
76
17.97%
Irish
30
7.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
6.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
4.73%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
207
59.14%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.43%
No qualifications
39
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.57%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
32.73%
Social rents from council
53
24.09%
Other social rented
42
19.09%
Owns with a mortgage
25
11.36%
Owns outright
20
9.09%
Total households: 220

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 1NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 2026Flat 6, Avon House, Offord Road, London, N1 1NYFlatsLeasehold£580,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 28, Gore House, Drummond Way, London, N1 1NRFlatsLeasehold£820,000
10 Nov 2025Flat C, 11, Westbourne Road, London, N7 8ARFlatsLeasehold£810,000
07 Nov 2025Flat C, Arundel House, 1A, Westbourne Road, London, N7 8ARFlatsLeasehold£585,000
26 Sept 202564, Thornhill House, Thornhill Road, London, N1 1PBFlatsLeasehold£457,000

Schools

In the N1 1NX postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLaycock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughSt Mary Magdalene AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 1NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOfford Stores88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PFWalking directions to Offord Stores
0.3 miS & S StoresIslington, N1 1LQWalking directions to S & S Stores
0.3 miBudgens213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RLWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miMy Local Food & WineSheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NYWalking directions to My Local Food & Wine
0.3 miGreen Shop237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RUWalking directions to Green Shop

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 1NX, 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 1NX

Is N1 1NX (Barnsbury East) safe?

The area around N1 1NX 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 1NX?

The median sale price around N1 1NX 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 1NX?

There are 20 schools close to N1 1NX, including Thornhill Primary School (Good), Laycock Primary School (Good) and St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 1NX?

The closest station to N1 1NX is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 455 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1 1NX?

N1 1NX 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 1NX (Barnsbury East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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