Postcode N7 8BD is located in a major urban area, within the Barnsbury area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Barnsbury East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The median sale price in Barnsbury is £750,000 (around £1,046 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £510,000 and £1,291,085. The nearest station is Highbury and Islington, 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 Highbury Fields.
Barnsbury East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,432 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Barnsbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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 per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from N7 8BD.
Barnsbury East near N7 8BD 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highbury Fields | Large | Walking directions to Highbury Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,046 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 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,737,500 | £1,195 |
| Terraced | 26 | £1,725,000 | £1,235 |
| Flats | 96 | £621,250 | £989 |
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 | £565,000 | £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 | £966 | £1,357 |
| 2026 | £984 | £1,170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 8BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | Apartment 9, 1, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8BD | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | Apartment 11, 1, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8BD | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Apartment 20, 1, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8BD | Flats | Leasehold | £2,250,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Apartment 13, 3, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8AW | Flats | Leasehold | £892,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Apartment 17, 3, Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7 8AW | Flats | Leasehold | £892,500 |
In the N7 8BD postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Laycock Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2024. | |
Laycock Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | All-through | St Mary Magdalene Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
St Mary Magdalene Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Courtyard Islington | Free schools special | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2017. | |
The Courtyard Islington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N7 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Offord Stores | 88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PF | Walking directions to Offord Stores |
| 0.2 mi | My Local Food & Wine | Sheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NY | Walking directions to My Local Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 43 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N7 8JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Green Shop | 237 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Green Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Retail Food And Wine | 249 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU | Walking directions to Retail Food And Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N7 8BD, 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 N7 8BD 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 other theft.
The median sale price around N7 8BD in Barnsbury is £750,000 (about £1,046 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 8BD, including Laycock Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalene Academy (Outstanding) and The Courtyard Islington (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N7 8BD is Highbury and Islington in TfL zone 2, about 418 m away, serving the Great Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
N7 8BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,432 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 N7 8BD 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).