Barnsbury Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 1EJ 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 Street, London, N1 1EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1EL, N1 1ER, N1 1LX, N1 1EN, N1 1EP, N1 1LA, N1 1TP, N1 1ET, N1 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1 1EJ is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 46.4% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 1EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 64.5% | 60.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 27.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 61.3% | 57.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1EJ this area, 4.2% 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 82.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.5% | 82.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 48.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.2% | 82.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 58.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 58.2% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 14.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 58.4% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsbury Street was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Barnsbury Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 15th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83A Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-05-30 | £1,094,249 |
| 81B Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-03-22 | £455,295 |
| 57 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2019-09-02 | £1,702,265 |
| Flat C 81 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-02-02 | £460,583 |
| Ground Floor Flat 95 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2017-08-11 | £614,563 |
N1 1EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
N1 1EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,071 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 | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Fowler Road , Islington N1 2EP | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Class Base (West) C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX | - not rated | 195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 773 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppets | Poppets, 237 Liverpool Road | 85 yd | |
| The Foxglove | The Foxglove, 209-211 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Viet Garden | Viet Garden, First and Attic Floor | 156 yd | |
| Megan's at the Sorting Office | Megan's at the Sorting Office, 6A-6B Esther Anne Place | 306 yd | |
| Maggie & Rose | Maggie & Rose, 7-9 Esther Anne Place | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 82 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 83 yd | |
| The Regent | The Regent, 201-203 Liverpool Road | 166 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 198 yd | |
| Almeida Theatre | Almeida Theatre, Almeida Theatre | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 348 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 405 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 427 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 443 yd | |
| Ottoman Doner | Ottoman Doner, 89 Upper Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 675 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 741 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 755 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 148 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 289 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 516 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 522 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 871 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.