Islington Area Guide

Islington is in North London, immediately north of the City of London and close to Clerkenwell, Angel, Highbury and Shoreditch. The area includes Angel, Islington Green, Upper Street and Canonbury, with a mix of historic residential streets and lively commercial areas.

Islington is within the London Borough of Islington. The borough borders Camden, Hackney and the City of London, with neighbouring areas including Clerkenwell, Highbury, Canonbury, Finsbury and Shoreditch.

Islington is primarily covered by N1, with surrounding parts using N5, N7 and EC1. Upper Street, Islington Green, Angel and much of the surrounding residential area are associated with the N1 postcode district.

Islington is popular for its combination of period architecture, independent shops, restaurants, theatres and excellent transport connections. Upper Street is one of North London's best-known destinations for dining and shopping, while Regent's Canal, Highbury Fields and Islington Green provide green and waterside spaces. The area appeals strongly to professionals, families and buyers looking for a lively but established Central London location.

Islington is known for Upper Street, Islington Green, the Almeida Theatre, Sadler's Wells and its independent restaurants, cafés and shops. The area also has attractive Georgian and Victorian architecture, while nearby Angel and Regent's Canal provide some of the neighbourhood's most recognisable landmarks.

Property prices in Islington vary significantly depending on the neighbourhood, property type, size and proximity to Upper Street, Angel and transport links. The area includes Georgian and Victorian houses, period conversions, mansion flats and modern apartments. See the latest house prices in Islington to explore property prices and the local market.

Islington offers Georgian and Victorian terraces, period conversions, mansion flats, maisonettes and contemporary apartments. One and two-bedroom flats are common around Angel, Upper Street and Islington Green, while larger period houses can be found towards Canonbury and Highbury. Browse properties to rent or properties for sale.

Browse the latest properties to rent in Islington, including one and two-bedroom flats, period conversions, mansion flats and larger period houses. Rental properties are particularly popular around Angel, Upper Street, Islington Green and Canonbury.

Explore the latest properties for sale, including Georgian and Victorian houses, period conversions, mansion flats and modern apartments. Larger homes around Canonbury and Highbury are particularly sought after, while apartments around Angel and Upper Street appeal to professionals and buyers seeking a central location.

Angel Underground station provides Northern line services, while Highbury & Islington offers Victoria line and London Overground services. Farringdon is also nearby, providing Elizabeth line, Thameslink, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan line connections.

Islington has a range of primary and secondary schools, including Canonbury Primary School, Thornhill Primary School and City of London Academy Islington. Families can also explore schools in nearby Highbury, Clerkenwell and Holloway. Admissions criteria and catchment areas vary by address.

Foxtons provides local property expertise for buyers, sellers, landlords and renters across Islington and neighbouring North London areas. The team can advise on Georgian houses, period conversions, one and two-bedroom flats and rental properties around Angel, Upper Street, Canonbury and Highbury. Visit the Foxtons Islington estate agents for local property advice.