Islington · N1

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Covering Barnsbury, Canonbury, Kings Cross, Islington, Pentonville, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton, including Caledonian, Clerkenwell, De Beauvoir. Find plumbers nearby.

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N1 (Barnsbury) in a nutshell

N1 covers Barnsbury, Canonbury, Kings Cross, Islington, Pentonville, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton, in Camden and Hackney and Islington. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for N1

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Two councils in one district

N1 is split between Camden and Hackney and Islington. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

N1 stretches across Barnsbury, Caledonian, Canonbury and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'N1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Converted flats and bedsits

Converted houses often share pipework between flats, so a leak upstairs can become your problem. Know where your stopcock is!

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Islington: 21.3% converted/shared houses
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Islington page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does N1 cover?

N1 (Barnsbury, Canonbury, Kings Cross, Islington, Pentonville, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton) includes the wards of Barnsbury, Caledonian, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, De Beauvoir, Haggerston, Highbury, Hoxton East & Shoreditch, Hoxton West, King's Cross, Laycock, Mildmay, St Mary's & St James', St Peter's & Canalside (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to N1?

Neighbouring districts include EC1V (Finsbury), N5 (Highbury), EC1Y (St Luke's), EC2Y (Barbican) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering N1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in N1?

About 41,536 households and 90,964 residents at the 2011 Census, across 2,289 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is N1 in?

N1 sits in Camden, Hackney, Islington (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Hackney South and Shoreditch, Holborn and St Pancras, Islington North, Islington South and Finsbury.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
N1 1
Areas covered
Barnsbury, Canonbury, Kings Cross, Islington, Pentonville, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton 2
Active postcodes
2,289 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
41,536 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
90,964 2
Electoral wards
Barnsbury, Caledonian, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, De Beauvoir, Haggerston, Highbury, Hoxton East & Shoreditch … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Hackney South and Shoreditch, Holborn and St Pancras, Islington North, Islington South and Finsbury 4
Local authority
Camden, Hackney, Islington 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Islington built-up area)
21.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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