Welcome to Barnsbury

Barnsbury is a small residential area located in the London Borough of Islington. It is situated between the busy streets of Caledonian Road and Upper Street, making it a peaceful and quiet place to live. The area is known for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian houses, which have been well-preserved over the years. Barnsbury is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Thornhill Square Gardens and Barnsbury Wood.

One of the most notable features of Barnsbury is its strong sense of community. The area has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is also well-connected, with excellent transport links to other parts of London.

Barnsbury has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century. The area was once a rural village, but it gradually became more urbanized as London expanded. Today, Barnsbury is a popular place to live for young professionals and families, thanks to its convenient location and high quality of life. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city or a vibrant community to call home, Barnsbury has something to offer.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Robert Blair Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Michelle Bahn	Brewery Road Islington Islington Greater London N7 9QJ 02076074115 School Website
New River College Secondary Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Smith	Lough Road Islington London Greater London N7 8RH 02075040534 School Website
Brecknock Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Bruckdorfer	Cliff Villas Camden London Greater London NW1 9AL 02074856334 School Website
St Andrews Barnsbury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Felicity Djerehe	Matilda Street Islington Islington London Greater London N1 0LB 02078374049 School Website
Hungerford School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Stephens	249 Hungerford Road Islington London N7 9LF 2076191000 School Website
The Bridge School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Julian Matthews	251 Hungerford Road London N7 9LD 2076191000 School Website
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space Free Schools Special Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Dr Edward Ashcroft	C/O The Bridge School, 251 Hungerford Road Islington London Greater London N7 9LD 02076191000 School Website
Blessed Sacrament Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Fernandez-Madden	Boadicea Street Islington Kings Cross London Greater London N1 0UF 02072782187 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Lewis	Thornhill Road Islington London Greater London N1 1HX 02076074162 School Website
St Mary Magdalene Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Linsley	Liverpool Road Islington Islington Greater London N7 8PG 02076970123 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Caledonian Road And Barnsbury Caledonian Road, Barnsbury, Greater London, N1 1DF 0.29 Miles

Highbury And Islington Holloway Road, Highbury Corner, Greater London, N5 1RA 0.70 Miles

Drayton Park Drayton Park, Highbury, Greater London, N5 1NT 0.80 Miles

Camden Road Camden Road, Camden, Greater London, NW1 9LS 0.84 Miles

London St Pancras International Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP 0.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Imperial Cars 020 7226 1111 360 Caledonian Road, London, Greater London, N1 1DU 0.23 Miles
Chauffeurcar Plc 020 7697 7859 196-200 York Way, London, Greater London, N7 9AX 0.28 Miles
Comfort Cars 020 7387 4355 186 York Way, London, Greater London, N7 9AT 0.32 Miles
Carz 4 U 020 7485 1900 93 Agar Grove, London, Greater London, NW1 9UE 0.37 Miles
Mini Cabz 4 U 020 7267 1600 93 Agar Grove, London, Greater London, NW1 9UE 0.37 Miles
Nadhash Minicab Service 020 7700 4444 A545 Liverpool Road, London, Greater London, N7 8NS 0.47 Miles
Yellow Cars 020 7609 4444 103 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8LT 0.58 Miles
Kwik Cars 020 7609 3333 83 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8LT 0.58 Miles
Kings X Cabs 020 7428 6737 130 Camley Street, London, Greater London, NW1 0PG 0.59 Miles
Islington Car Service Ltd 020 7700 2222 195 Holloway Road, London, Greater London, N7 8DJ 0.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
N7 Caledonian Road (O/S 387) (R) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Caledonian Road (O/S 387) (L) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Brewery Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N1 Caledonian Road/Huntington Street (L) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N1 Caledonian Road/Huntington Street (R) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Caledonian Road / Mackenzie Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N1 Hemingford Road (O/S 173) (R) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N1 Hemingford Road (O/S 173) (L) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N1 Caledonian Road (O/S 320) (L) Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
N1 Caledonian Road (O/S 320) (R) Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
93 Agar Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 North Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Camden Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Westbourne Road (O/S 6) (R) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
N7 Westbourne Road (O/S 6) (L) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bingfield - Covid Local Vaccination Service	8 Bingfield Street London N1 0AL
Bingfield - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	8 Bingfield Street London N1 0AL
Medicus Select Care 020 38130611	Bingfield Primary C.C 8 Bingfield Street London N1 0AL
Barnsbury Medical Practice 020 77009700	Bingfield Primary Care Cr 8 Bingfield Street London N1 0AL
The Goodinge Group Practice 020 76196670	Goodinge Health Centre Goodinge Cl, 20 North Rd London N7 9EW

Local Stores

Caledonian Road
303-311 Caledonian Road
Islington
London
Greater London
N1 1DT
02076 076462
shop.5832@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.22 miles

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SPAR - Lambs Conduit Street
72 - 78 Lambs Conduit Street
London
WC1N 3LP
02074 301827
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Islington Liverpool Roadzasman Vet
144 Liverpool Road Islington London N1 1LA 020 7609 9023 islington.liverpool.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.64 miles
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Animals Treated
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Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital
Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street London NW1 0TU 020 7387 8134 beaumont@rvc.ac.uk Website 0.76 miles
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Dr Crina Dragu, Veterinary Surgeon Mrcvs, Mobile Services
Caversham Road London NW5 2DR Website 0.80 miles
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Medivet Islington Cross Street
60 Cross Street London N1 2BA 020 7226 8555 islington.cross.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Snoots Vet Islington
Ground Floor Lock Up Shop 6 Camden Walk Islington London N1 8DY Website 0.91 miles

Animals Treated
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Amwell Veterinary Practice
Amwell Veterinary Surgery 52 Amwell Street Clerkenwell London EC1R 1XS 020 7833 1320 amwellvets@gmail.com Website 1.08 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 1.05 miles

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Primrose Hill
Hilly Walk In Primrose Hill Park, There Are Nearby Shops, Pubs And Pet Store On Regents Park Road. Take The Exit Where Regents Park Road And Primrose Hill Road Intersects. Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead Though Be Aware It Can Get Very Crowded On A Hot Summers Day. Nice Children's Playground Also In The Park. 2 Albert Terrace London Lancashire NW1 7SU 1.57 miles London, Nw1 7Su

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Hampstead Heath
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire NW5 1NB 1.60 miles Located Just Four Miles From Trafalgar Square.

Haggerston Park Hackney
Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers. Queensbridge Rd Lancashire 2.26 miles

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Victoria Park
A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy. Lancashire E9 7DE 3.43 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Walthamstow / Leyton Marsh
Open Space Mostly Off-Lead Except For Some Areas Which Are Nature Reserves. Hard To Believe You Are In London! 202 Riverside Cl London Lancashire E5 9SU 3.49 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	13.2°C	11.7°C	10.7°C	10.4°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	13.5°C	16.5°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	15.3°C	14.5°C
Feels Like	13.7°C	11.7°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	12.1°C	12.5°C	13.1°C	16.4°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	15.3°C	15.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	13.8°C	12.3°C	11.6°C	11.9°C	15.2°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	22.1°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	16°C
Feels Like	14.1°C	12.5°C	11.7°C	11.9°C	15.2°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	24.2°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15.5°C

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Temp	17.1°C	16.5°C	15.9°C	15.4°C	16°C	16.9°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17.6°C
Feels Like	16.9°C	16.5°C	15.9°C	15.4°C	16°C	16.9°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18.5°C	18.8°C	17.8°C	17.6°C

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