Barnsbury Road is in London and in Islington district. N1 0HB is located in the Barnsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnsbury Road, London, N1 0HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 0HG, N1 9PY, N1 9ST, N1 9SW, N1 9QR, N1 0HF, N1 0HD, N1 9QP, N1 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 0HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 48.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 0HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 87.4% | 76.3% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 38.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.7% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 69.8% | 57.8% | -12.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 34.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N1 0HB this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.5% | 69.6% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 35.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.2% | 0.8% | -7.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| White | 69.5% | 68.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 37.5% | -27.4% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 32.3% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 26.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 37.5% | -26.1% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 19.1% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 16.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsbury Road was 1415.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 599.3% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnsbury Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 12th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 795.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Barnsbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2007-08-01 | £659,526 |
| 8C Barnsbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-03-08 | £336,179 |
| 8B Barnsbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2000-10-25 | £253,437 |
N1 0HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 0HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 60 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 83 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 690 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Berry | Coffee Berry, 3A Barnsbury Road | 56 yd | |
| Liman | Liman, 60 Penton Street | 89 yd | |
| Hicce Hart | Hicce Hart, Ground Floor | 97 yd | |
| Casa Fabrizi | Casa Fabrizi, Basement And Ground Floors | 99 yd | |
| Chapel Market Kitchen | Chapel Market Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma Public House | The Alma Public House, 77-78 Chapel Market | 153 yd | |
| Chapel Bar | Chapel Bar, 29 Penton Street | 186 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, 116 Cloudesley Road | 298 yd | |
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 299 yd | |
| The Angelic PH | The Angelic PH, 57 Liverpool Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 Grill | N1 Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 108 yd | |
| Holy Cow | Holy Cow, 98 Chapel Market | 123 yd | |
| Atcha | Atcha, Ground Floor | 184 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 216 yd | |
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 258 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 298 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 304 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 332 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 512 yd | |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 541 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.