Barnsbury, Islington
Key facts
Barnsbury is a UK electoral ward in Islington. Barnsbury is a well-connected Islington neighbourhood with a railway station, Underground access and strong bus and cycling links that get you into central London easily.
About Barnsbury
Barnsbury is a well-connected Islington neighbourhood with a railway station, Underground access and strong bus and cycling links that get you into central London easily. You'll find everything you need day-to-day here: 4 supermarkets, 14 cafés, 19 restaurants and 6 parks. Schools are strong too — Winton Primary is rated Outstanding and St Mary Magdalene Academy serves the area well. Crime rates are lower than in neighbouring areas and falling, and air quality is in the cleanest band despite being in inner London. House prices are among the highest in the borough, with terraces averaging £1.86 million. That reflects the strong demand for this leafy neighbourhood with its period properties.
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