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N1 9JF

Cynthia Street

Barnsbury

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Barnsbury West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.2%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Barnsbury West is £58,856 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from N1 9JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury West near N1 9JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for N1 9JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 9JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.5 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens
0.4 miEdward SquareSmallWalking directions to Edward Square

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
16,494.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.78(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.79(-46%)
Drugs
13.22(+113%)
Theft from the person
10.68(+14%)
Public order
8.65(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
111
34.91%
British
78
24.53%
Chinese
28
8.81%
Bangladeshi
18
5.66%
African
13
4.09%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
54.39%
No qualifications
48
16.84%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
39.86%
Other social rented
54
36.49%
Owns outright
11
7.43%
Shared ownership
10
6.76%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.41%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Barnsbury

Median price£762,500
Price per sq ft£1,060
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£558K – £1.3M

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.

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
Terraced22£1,900,000£1,342
Detached1£1,850,000£1,264
Flats88£676,000£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£1,700,000
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£1,067
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20256 - 9, Cynthia Street, London, N1 9JFOtherFreehold£4,300,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 12, Rodney House, Donegal Street, London, N1 9QFFlatsLeasehold£485,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 3, 7, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JDFlatsLeasehold£745,000
09 Dec 202532, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JDOtherFreehold£1,065,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 2, 7, Hermes Street, London, N1 9JDFlatsLeasehold£750,000

Schools

In the N1 9JF postcode area, located within Barnsbury West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 9JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.0 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 9JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 9JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPrestonville Mini Mart170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JLWalking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart
0.2 miBesiktas82 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EXWalking directions to Besiktas
0.2 miAnji Orient19 Baron Street, London, N1 9ETWalking directions to Anji Orient
0.2 miHealthwise13 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZWalking directions to Healthwise

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,789
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,354
Band H£4,024

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 9JF, 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 WestE02000572
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 019BE01002697
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 9JF

Is N1 9JF (Barnsbury West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near N1 9JF?

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.

What schools are near N1 9JF?

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.

What is the nearest station to N1 9JF?

The closest station to N1 9JF is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 544 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 9JF?

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).

Who represents N1 9JF (Barnsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.