Barnby Street is in London and in Camden district. NW1 1AR is located in the Regent's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnby Street, London, NW1 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NW1 2JT, NW1 2JS, NW1 2JX, NW1 1BP, NW1 1PR, NW1 2JR, NW1 1PP, NW1 1BL, NW1 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NW1 1AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 56% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 44% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 NW1 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 68.8% | 66.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 21.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 60.7% | 51.7% | -9.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 31.3% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 19.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 49.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 18.2% | 23% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 46.7% | 31.7% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -49.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 41.7% 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 | 47.4% | 41.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 26.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% 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 | 46.7% | 41.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 27.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 15.8% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnby Street was 955.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 266.5% higher than the Regent's Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Barnby Street has the highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Regent's Park and the 31st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Barnby Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,168,833 | 2017-05-02 | £1,095,552 |
The percentage of student residents living in NW1 1AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Aldenham Street , NW1 1PS | - not rated | 129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School 81 Werrington Street , NW1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius Roman Catholic Infant School 28 Phoenix Road , NW1 1TA | - not rated | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Neville Primary School 85 Polygon Road , NW1 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Primary School 74 Stanhope Street , Camden NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,845 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Education, Camden Tuition Service Evershed Street , Camden Town NW1 1BD | - not rated | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Robson House, Netley Campus , 74 Stanhope Street NW1 3EX | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 671 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University College London Gower Street , WC1E 6BT | - not rated | 746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 751 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WICKED BEAN | 104 Eversholt Street | 126 yd | |
| LA CHINGA DA | 160 Eversholt Street | 145 yd | |
| Matcha Mochi Cafe | 72-76 Eversholt Street | 202 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 186 Eversholt Street | 207 yd | |
| Double Six Cafe & Restaurant | 66 Eversholt Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Arthur | 80-82 Eversholt Street | 185 yd | |
| Escape Bar & Restaurant | 2 Lidlington Place | 273 yd | |
| Doric Arch | Euston Station, Unit 50 Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| The Signal Box PH | Unit 53, Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| The Cock Tavern | 23 Phoenix Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOJOBOX LTD | 18 Polygon Road | 130 yd | |
| GREGGS | Unit 60 St Pancras Station, Kings Cross | 206 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit 12, Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street | 302 yd | |
| Patisserie Valerie | Unit 1, Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street | 302 yd | |
| AVANTI WEST COAST | Euston Railway Station, Eversholt Street, First Class Lounge | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 27, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s Supermarket | Unit 11, Euston Station, Eversholt Street | 304 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 8-12 Camden High Street | 568 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 21 Hampstead Road | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School Fcj 1-39 1-39 DRUMMOND CRESCENT | 249 yd | |
| Regent High School CHALTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Somers Town Community Sports Centre CHALTON STREET | tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Kieser Training (Closed) Greater London House Greater London House Hampstead Road | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| The Meeting Place Euston (Closed) Drummond Street | 554 yd | |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London Central) EUSTON ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Profile Health & Fitness (Closed) 17-18 17-18 Upper Woburn Place | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| St Pancras Community Association PLENDER STREET | tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Bloomsbury Fitness Centre GORDON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 727 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.