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Area guide · Islington

Living in Islington

A snapshot of life in Islington, London — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Islington is a city in Islington, London with a population of 216,751. The average house price is £924,225 and the overall crime rate is 133.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Islington ranks

Population

216,751

Avg House Price

£924,225

Crime Rate

133.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

97.6%

Avg Download Speed

466 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£41,317.3

Median Age

36.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Islington's detached homes (£2,550,000) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£678,251).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Islington prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£916,580 → £924,225).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£2,550,000£1,775,0004
Semi-Detached£2,216,309£2,200,00017
Terraced£1,771,959£1,690,000139
Flat£678,251£597,903766

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Islington is 133.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Islington: violent crime (23% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

97.6% of 49 schools (39 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools49
Primary39
Secondary10
% Top two bands97.6%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Arts and Media School IslingtonSecondaryGood
Ashmount Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Canonbury Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Central Foundation Boys' SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
City of London Academy Highbury GroveSecondaryGood
City of London Academy IslingtonSecondaryNo rating available
City of London Academy, Highgate HillSecondaryGood
City of London Primary Academy, IslingtonPrimaryOutstanding
Drayton Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Duncombe Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Gillespie Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Grafton Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hanover Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hargrave Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Highbury Fields SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Hugh Myddelton Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Hungerford SchoolPrimaryGood
Laycock Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Lift Beacon HighSecondaryGood
Moreland Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Newington Green Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Pakeman Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Pooles Park Primary SchoolPrimaryInadequate
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's CentrePrimaryGood
Robert Blair School and Children's CentrePrimaryNo rating available
Rotherfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Aloysius' CollegeSecondaryGood
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary Magdalene AcademySecondaryOutstanding
St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The New North AcademyPrimaryGood
Thornhill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Tufnell Park Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Vittoria Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Whitehall Park SchoolPrimaryGood
William Tyndale Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Winton Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Yerbury Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Islington averages 466 Mbps — 366% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Islington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.4
% Rated C or Above71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£886

Demographics & Economy

Population216,751
Median Age36.7
Median Household Income£41,317.3
Employment Rate61.4%
Owner Occupied27%
Degree-Level Qualified55.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Islington?
The average house price in Islington is £924,225 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Islington?
The most affordable entry point in Islington is a flat, with an average price of £678,251.
Is Islington a safe place to live?
Islington has a recorded crime rate of 133.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Islington?
Islington has 49 schools in total, with 97.6% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Islington?
Average broadband download speeds in Islington are around 466 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.
How big is Islington?
Islington is a settlement in Islington with a population of approximately 216,751.

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