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N1 9QB

Risinghill Street

Barnsbury

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Detailed insights for N1 9QB

Overview

Postcode N1 9QB 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
69.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Barnsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% 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

69.6%

Approximately 69.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N1 9QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnsbury West near N1 9QB 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 9QB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.5 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 9QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.3 miEdward SquareSmallWalking directions to Edward Square
0.2 miJoseph Grimaldi ParkSmallWalking directions to Joseph Grimaldi Park

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
7,769.5 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

British
92
44.88%
Other White
23
11.22%
Caribbean
17
8.29%
African
12
5.85%
Other
10
4.88%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
34.83%
No qualifications
49
27.53%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
56%
Social rents from council
17
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.8%
Owns outright
9
7.2%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Barnsbury

Median price£747,500
Price per sq ft£1,048
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£538K – £1.3M

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £747,500 (about £1,048 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
Flats90£656,000£980

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202537C, Penton Street, London, N1 9PXFlatsLeasehold£470,000
24 Apr 2025Ground Floor And Basement, 42, Penton Street, London, N1 9QAFlatsLeasehold£350,000
26 May 2026Flat 2, 8, Godson Street, London, N1 9GZFlatsLeasehold£475,250
17 Apr 202548, White Lion Street, London, N1 9PWDetachedFreehold£2,200,000
13 Nov 202522, Penton Street, London, N1 9PSTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 9QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHealthwise13 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZWalking directions to Healthwise
0.1 miBesiktas82 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EXWalking directions to Besiktas
0.1 miAngel Food & Wine112 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JBWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine
0.1 miBaron Food & Wine29 Baron Street, London, N1 9ETWalking directions to Baron Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TTWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9QB, 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 9QB

Is N1 9QB (Barnsbury West) safe?

The area around N1 9QB 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 9QB?

The median sale price around N1 9QB in Barnsbury West is £747,500 (about £1,048 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 9QB?

There are 20 schools close to N1 9QB, including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding), The Gower School and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 9QB?

The closest station to N1 9QB is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 443 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 9QB?

N1 9QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 9QB 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).