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Barnsbury Area Guide

Barnsbury Area Guide

Estate and Letting Agents in Barnsbury

Barnsbury is situated in north-west Islington, founded by the Berners family and transformed into an attractive part-rural suburb by the end of the 18th century. Nowadays, it is a location for central London workers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Its neighbouring areas include Kentish Town, Camden Town and Bloomsbury, all of which are bustling with bars, eateries and culture.

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Why live in Barnsbury?

Barnsbury has plenty to offer for people moving into the area. Barnsbury is home to a Wood Nature Reserve, originally the garden of George Thornhill who built the surrounding houses in the 1840s. The nature reserve is London’s smallest local nature reserve open to the public throughout the summer months.

The Zone 2 area has strong transportation links into the City, including the London Overground and regular buses which reach Richmond, Clapham Junction and Stratford directly.

The nearest tube stations to Barnsbury are Angel Tube Station, Caledonian Road Tube Station and King’s Cross Tube Station, all of which are reachable by bus or on foot.

Things to do in Barnsbury

For those with a passion for film and music, Everyman’s Screen on the Green cinema offers a retro experience with National Theatre Live screenings, film festivals and even midnight screenings. There are plenty of coffee bars, restaurants and bars in Barnsbury that enable everything to soak up the London night time atmosphere.

It’s also the perfect location for theatre-goers. The Almeida Theatre is close by, which shows some of the capital’s best productions before they go to the West End, and there’s also Sadler’s Wells, which puts on world-class dance performances throughout the year.

Those looking for a good night out with friends won’t be disappointed either. Barnsbury has plenty of excellent bars serving trendy cocktails, and there are restaurants offering cuisine from countries all over the world. The rooftop terraces and bars are particularly popular during the summer months, and Upper Street’s pubs and clubs are only a short stroll away.

Property in Barnsbury

For those looking at buying homes in Barnsbury, our local estate agents have found property prices have increased by 13.28% over the last year, with the average property price in Barnsbury 31.3% above the London average.

Barnsbury offers an array of beautiful living spaces in London, including old terraces, apartments and listed elegant terraced cottages. It’s a location with a wonderful mixture of period conversions and Victorian inspired themes.

If you’re looking to move to the area, our estate and letting agents in Barnsbury are on hand to make the process of buying or selling homes simple and stress free. For more information, contact us today.

What could be easier?

Start your search with Stadium Residential and we’ll help you find the perfect property to buy in Islington and the surrounding areas including Holloway, Highbury, Angel, Drayton Park and more.

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