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N1 1PN

Barnsbury Street

Laycock

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Overview

Postcode N1 1PN is located in a major urban area, within the Laycock 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 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 Essex Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is New River Walk.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnsbury East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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 road, approximately 203 ft away from N1 1PN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Essex Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 1PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.3 mi

2

Highbury and Islington

Great Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Highbury and Islington
0.6 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 1PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNew River WalkLargeWalking directions to New River Walk
0.5 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.3 miLaycock GreenSmallWalking directions to Laycock Green

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
15,931 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.89(-33%)
Other theft
13.55(+19%)
Vehicle crime
12.47(+33%)
Shoplifting
7.59(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
57.76%
Other White
45
19.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
4.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.02%
Other
7
3.02%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
78.35%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.76%
No qualifications
13
6.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.55%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
34.91%
Owns with a mortgage
26
24.53%
Owns outright
19
17.92%
Other social rented
13
12.26%
Social rents from council
8
7.55%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Laycock

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£975
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£563K – £1.0M

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) in Laycock area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £5,284,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laycock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,276,500£1,402
Terraced12£1,617,500£1,240
Flats49£675,000£875

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Laycock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£615,000£1,300,000
2017£637,250£3,524,500£1,397,500
2018£591,000£1,580,000£1,140,000
2019£651,750£1,250,000£1,220,500
2020£631,500£3,350,000£1,712,500
2021£600,000£875,251£1,413,500
2022£575,000£2,075,000£1,200,000
2023£542,500£1,005,000£1,377,500
2024£668,875£1,925,000£1,540,000
2025£677,500£3,535,000£1,455,000
2026£637,500£1,018,000£2,800,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£953£1,053
2017£941£1,215£796
2018£778£863£869
2019£859£785£917
2020£945£861£947
2021£798£957£958
2022£885£1,371£952
2023£905£805£875
2024£926£870£1,113
2025£871£1,253£1,145
2026£876£1,550£1,307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laycock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Laycock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 1PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 2026First Floor Flat, 33, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWFlatsLeasehold£570,000
17 Sept 202517, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWTerracedFreehold£2,450,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 3, 21, Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1PWFlatsLeasehold£850,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 2, 170, Upper Street, London, N1 1RGFlatsLeasehold£285,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 2, 163A, Upper Street, London, N1 1USFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the N1 1PN postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 1PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWilliam Tyndale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLaycock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 1PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miZaco Mini Market175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RGWalking directions to Zaco Mini Market
0.1 miS & S StoresIslington, N1 1LQWalking directions to S & S Stores
0.1 miShell ShopFlorence Street, Islington, N1 2EAWalking directions to Shell Shop
0.2 miThe Boutique GrocerEsther Anne Place, Islington, N1 1ZTWalking directions to The Boutique Grocer
0.2 miBudgens213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RLWalking directions to Budgens

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 1PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Nicola Staff

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Maia Caitlin Hamilton

Laycock - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nurullah Turan

Laycock - 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
WardLaycockE05013708
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnsbury EastE02000570
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 017EE01002792
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 1PN

Is N1 1PN (Barnsbury East) safe?

The area around N1 1PN records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1PN?

The median sale price around N1 1PN in Barnsbury East is £725,000 (about £975 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 1PN?

There are 20 schools close to N1 1PN, including William Tyndale Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Laycock Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 1PN?

The closest station to N1 1PN is Essex Road in TfL zone 2, about 546 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 1PN?

N1 1PN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 1PN is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heather Nicola Staff (Labour Party), Maia Caitlin Hamilton (Labour Party) and Nurullah Turan (Labour Party).