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Location in Greater LondonBarnsbury sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Barnsbury
Barnsbury is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the N7 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Camden Town and Islington.
Around 50,307 people live in Barnsbury, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Barnsbury sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Barnsbury
Barnsbury is served by 983 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 £773K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £533K.
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 1254 incidents logged in May 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.
Healthcare in Barnsbury
There are 238 GP surgeries within three miles of Barnsbury, the nearest being Hmp Pentonville (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Barnsbury
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Property Prices 3,913 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the N7 postcode area.
Household Income in Barnsbury ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barnsbury is approximately £70,200 a year before tax, 27% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £50,632. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £50,632.
Businesses in Barnsbury ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,155 active businesses based in Barnsbury, around 43 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 48 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Barnsbury 4,880 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barnsbury
Of the 22,752 households in and around Barnsbury, 26% are owned, 42% are socially rented and 32% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barnsbury.