Postcode N1 9JF is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 60.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from N1 9JF.
Barnsbury West near N1 9JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gray's Inn Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Edward Square | Small | Walking directions to Edward Square |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £762,500 (about £1,060 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 | 22 | £1,900,000 | £1,342 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,850,000 | £1,264 |
| Flats | 88 | £676,000 | £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 | £1,700,000 |
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 | £1,067 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9JF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 6 - 9, Cynthia Street, London, N1 9JF | Other | Freehold | £4,300,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 12, Rodney House, Donegal Street, London, N1 9QF | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, 7, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JD | Flats | Leasehold | £745,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 32, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JD | Other | Freehold | £1,065,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 7, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JD | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the N1 9JF postcode area, located within Barnsbury West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 9JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Prestonville Mini Mart | 170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JL | Walking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Besiktas | 82 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EX | Walking directions to Besiktas |
| 0.2 mi | Anji Orient | 19 Baron Street, London, N1 9ET | Walking directions to Anji Orient |
| 0.2 mi | Healthwise | 13 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZ | Walking directions to Healthwise |
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 9JF, 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 9JF 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 drugs.
The median sale price around N1 9JF in Barnsbury West is £762,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N1 9JF, including The Gower School, The Pears Family School (Outstanding) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N1 9JF is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 544 m away, serving the Northern line.
N1 9JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,142 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 9JF 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.