About Barnsbury

Barnsbury is a town in Islington, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Camden Town and Islington.

School Ratings in Barnsbury

Barnsbury is served by 981 schools. St Mary Magdalene Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barnsbury

Property prices average £829K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £541K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnsbury

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Barnsbury, with 1121 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barnsbury

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barnsbury falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barnsbury

Most properties in Barnsbury can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,926 sales

Average Price £829K
£500 £127.06M
Detached £2.89M 7
Semi £1.81M 55
Terraced £1.17M 466
Flat £541K 3,035

Deprivation and Employment in Barnsbury IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barnsbury in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
7/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
3/10
12,604 Children (0-15) 15%
64,690 Working Age 76%
10,859 Older (60+) 13%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 48% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barnsbury 4,350 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Barnsbury is above the national average when measured per capita. Anti-social behaviour dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

1,121 Anti-Social Behaviour
897 Violence & Sexual Offences
429 Shoplifting
384 Theft from Person
306 Other Theft
241 Public Order
200 Drugs
190 Vehicle Crime
172 Criminal Damage & Arson
143 Burglary
141 Robbery
60 Bicycle Theft
37 Other Crime
29 Weapons
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Caledonian Road And Barnsbury Train Station 0.3 miles
Highbury And Islington Train Station 0.7 miles
Drayton Park Train Station 0.8 miles
Camden Road Train Station 0.9 miles
London St Pancras International Train Station 0.9 miles
Kentish Town Train Station 1 miles

Location

Local Government

District Islington
Ward Tufnell Park
Constituency Islington North
Parish Islington, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Barnsbury 1 people

Benjamin Glover Laws
Chess composer
British chess composer (1861–1931)