Barnsbury Street is in London and in Islington district. N1 1EP 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 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1HX, N1 1ER, N1 1JX, N1 1EW, N1 1HW, N1 1EJ, N1 1EN, N1 1EL, N1 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 1EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.8% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.2% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 40% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 47.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 60.6% | 62.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 1EP this area, 5.2% 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 76.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.3% | 76.2% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 42.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 88.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 78% | 70.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 70% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 16.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 3.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsbury Street was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Barnsbury Street has the 64th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 215th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2024-10-29 | £2,712,000 |
| 99 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,480,000 | 2022-08-22 | £2,427,488 |
| 111 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,840,500 | 2016-08-26 | £3,157,146 |
| 111 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,999,999 | 2013-04-25 | £3,054,053 |
| 97 Barnsbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,217,000 | 2011-08-23 | £3,815,041 |
N1 1EP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 1EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N1 1EP 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,143 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 | 41 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 963 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,001 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 | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dania School St David's Church, Westbourne Road , N7 8AB | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy: the Courtyard Holloway Road , Islington N7 8LT | 3out of 4 | 931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppets | Poppets, 237 Liverpool Road | 167 yd | |
| The Foxglove | The Foxglove, 209-211 Liverpool Road | 191 yd | |
| Viet Garden | Viet Garden, First and Attic Floor | 196 yd | |
| The Tamil Prince | The Tamil Prince, Ground Floor | 384 yd | |
| Megan's at the Sorting Office | Megan's at the Sorting Office, 6A-6B Esther Anne Place | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 40 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road | 117 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 167 yd | |
| The Regent | The Regent, 201-203 Liverpool Road | 202 yd | |
| Almeida Theatre | Almeida Theatre, Almeida Theatre | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, Basement And Ground Floors | 453 yd | |
| Ginger and Lime | Ginger and Lime, 191 Upper Street | 499 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Papa John's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 515 yd | |
| Trawlerman Fish & Chips | Trawlerman Fish & Chips, Ground Floor Shop | 530 yd | |
| Ottoman Doner | Ottoman Doner, 89 Upper Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 630 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 653 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 25 Islington Green | 730 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 735 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 84 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 249 yd | |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 616 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 628 yd | |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 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 | 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.