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Barnsbury is a London neighbourhood with a population of 17,341.
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Barnsbury is a London neighbourhood with a population of 17,341. The median house price is £581,375, with flats typically at £535,000 and terraces at £1,473,750. Prices have fallen 13.3 per cent over five years. About 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The area is home to younger, diverse residents: median age 35.3, with 39.0 per cent aged 25–44. Owner-occupied homes account for 23.9 per cent of housing; 46.5 per cent is social rented. Half of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (25.4 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (9.1 annual mean). Broadband coverage is strong, with 92.5 per cent superfast access. The area contains 17 conservation areas and 100 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,107.87. Islington is the local authority.
Data updated 2026/2025. Barnsbury, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Barnsbury’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Barnsbury ranks 26th cheapest of 33, 30th safest and 12th most affordable.
Sold prices in Barnsbury have fallen 13% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Barnsbury (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 4).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/barnsbury.
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Nearby areas we cover: Barnsbury, Pentonville, Highbury.
Barnsbury is a London neighbourhood with a population of 17,341.