Postcode N7 8BG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnsbury East is £86,920 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Barnsbury East has a high 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 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% 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 62 ft away from N7 8BG.
Barnsbury East near N7 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road and Barnsbury | Overground | Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Highbury and Islington | Great Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Highbury and Islington |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Caledonian Road | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Caledonian Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Paradise Park | Small | Walking directions to Paradise Park |
| 0.3 mi | St Mary Magdalene Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Mary Magdalene Gardens |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £730,000 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 | 91 | £660,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £2,880,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,737,500 |
10 year median price trend in Barnsbury
In the N7 8BG postcode area, located within Barnsbury East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Offord Stores | 88 Offord Road, Islington, London, N1 1PF | Walking directions to Offord Stores |
| 0.3 mi | My Local Food & Wine | Sheringham Road, Islington, N7 8NY | Walking directions to My Local Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Caledonian | Bunning Way, Islington, N7 9DQ | Walking directions to Caledonian |
| 0.3 mi | U.see.inn Continental Supermarket | The Drive, Islington, N7 9BQ | Walking directions to U.see.inn Continental Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Roma | Lyon Street, Islington, N1 1DG | Walking directions to Roma |
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 N7 8BG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.