Barnsbury Park is in London and in Islington district. N1 1HQ 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 Park, London, N1 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 1HH, N1 1HD, N1 1XN, N1 1HG, N1 1QT, N1 1HB, N1 1AU, N1 1LD, N1 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N1 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 1HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 63.8% | 67.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 18% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 48.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 10.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 3.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 61.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 90.9% | 72.7% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 84.2% | 74.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 73.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsbury Park was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Barnsbury Park has the 39th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 125th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21C Barnsbury Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-10-09 | £878,070 |
| Flat B 24 Barnsbury Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-09-26 | £468,761 |
| Flat B 27 Barnsbury Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-08-16 | £537,450 |
| Flat B 26 Barnsbury Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-28 | £425,354 |
| 12A Barnsbury Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2023-10-31 | £512,905 |
N1 1HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 1HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 2,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laycock Primary School Laycock Street , Upper Street N1 1SW | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Liverpool Road , N7 8PG | - not rated | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Primary School Upper Street , N1 2GG | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove 8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Grove School 8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,074 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 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,254 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 | 255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Secondary Lough Road , N7 8RH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space 1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Tyndale Class Base (South) C/O William Tyndale School , Sable Street N1 2AQ | - not rated | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strek | Strek, 19A Cobble Lane | 285 yd | |
| Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms | Thai2gether @ Hemingford Arms, 158 Hemingford Road | 315 yd | |
| Southpaw Coffee Ltd | Southpaw Coffee Ltd, Ground Floor | 337 yd | |
| Sunday | Sunday, Ground Floor | 350 yd | |
| Little Bat Bar | Little Bat Bar, Ground Floor | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drapers Arms Public House | The Drapers Arms Public House, 44 Barnsbury Street | 287 yd | |
| Hemingford Arms Public House | Hemingford Arms Public House, 158 Hemingford Road | 315 yd | |
| Duchess Of Kent | Duchess Of Kent, 441 Liverpool Road | 379 yd | |
| Must & Lees Ltd | Must & Lees Ltd, Basement And Ground Floors | 402 yd | |
| The Hope And Anchor Public House | The Hope And Anchor Public House, 207 Upper Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FATE | West Handy Side Canopy, 2 Granary Square | 243 yd | |
| Ting Thai | Ting Thai, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 417 yd | |
| Deliveroo | Deliveroo, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 417 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Shake Shack, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 417 yd | |
| Dishoom | Dishoom, Unit 4, Roman Way Industrial Estate | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 43 Holloway Road | 568 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 28-32 Highbury Corner | 601 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 89-95 St Paul's Road | 707 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Road Stp LOFTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 238 yd |
| Orangetheory Fitness (Islington) UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Samuel Rhodes Mld School (Closed) Dowrey Street | 565 yd | |
| William Tyndale Primary School UPPER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 572 yd |
| The Exchange Theatrical Rehearsal Rooms (Closed) Sebbon Street | 660 yd | |
| St Davids Church Hall ST. DAVIDS CHURCH ST. DAVIDS CHURCH WESTBOURNE ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Paradise Park Mackenzie Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Highbury Leisure Centre HIGHBURY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| St Mary Islington Community Partnership ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE ST. MARYS CHURCH OFFICE UPPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 755 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.