Postcode N1 1XW 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnsbury East is £81,400 per year. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.6% 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 of residents in Barnsbury East is £81,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 1XW.
Barnsbury East near N1 1XW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.4 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 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 | 87 | £651,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,950,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £1,900,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnsbury
In the N1 1XW 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 1XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S & S Stores | Islington, N1 1LQ | Walking directions to S & S Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 213-215 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Zaco Mini Market | 175 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RG | Walking directions to Zaco Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Green Shop | 237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Green Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Offord Stores | 88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PF | Walking directions to Offord Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.