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Takeaways| Council | Islington |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for an Inner London suburb 73% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🎨 Arts & Crafts🥐 Village Life |
| Demographics | 🤓 Highly Educated🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Islington is £715,689, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Islington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£715,689
£629,440
£2,412,500
£1,600,647
Is Islington a nice place to live?
Yes, Islington is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Inner London. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Islington?
Islington has an above average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 130 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 73% above the national average, and 20% above the Inner London average.
What are the best schools in Islington?
Islington has 147 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Mary Magdalene Academy, Hackney New Primary School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Laycock Primary School and The New North Academy. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Islington?
Islington has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (62%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.