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Islington East & Arlington

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About

Islington East and Arlington occupy a distinct portion of the borough, characterised by a dense residential layout centred around the historic New River Head. This area is defined by its network of Georgian and Victorian terraces, interspersed with modern apartment developments, creating a varied streetscape. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent shops, cafes, and pubs along key thoroughfares like Upper Street and Essex Road, serving the immediate community.

The area's identity is strongly linked to its industrial and municipal heritage, with the former Metropolitan Water Board buildings now converted into residential and office spaces. Almeida Street is a notable cultural anchor, home to a prominent theatre. Green space is provided by smaller squares and the accessible, tree-lined paths of the Regent's Canal towpath, which forms a quiet, linear route through the southern part of the locality.

Area overview

On average Islington East & Arlington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Islington East & Arlington is £70,977 per year. There are 3 schools in Islington East & Arlington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Islington East & Arlington is home to around 8,922 people, with a population density of about 17,861.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Islington East & Arlington Population
8,922
Population density
17,861.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.99(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(-18%)
Other theft
9.98(-13%)
Theft from the person
8.97(-4%)
Vehicle crime
8.63(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,666
41.08%
Other White
1,996
22.37%
African
689
7.72%
Other
413
4.63%
Irish
272
3.05%
Total population: 8,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,075
54.31%
No qualifications
1,166
15.54%
Level 3 (A level)
815
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
604
8.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,503

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,211
29.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,068
25.91%
Other social rented
677
16.42%
Owns with a mortgage
616
14.94%
Owns outright
419
10.16%
Total households: 4,122

Property prices in Islington East & Arlington

Median price£780,000
Price per sq ft£1,020
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£550K – £1.4M

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 (about £1,020 per square foot) in Islington East & Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Islington East & Arlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£2,112,500£1,177
Terraced28£1,575,000£1,262
Detached1£1,450,000£1,531
Flats54£617,000£904

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Islington East & Arlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Islington East & Arlington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£552,500£1,287,500
2017£525,000£1,217,500
2018£559,350£1,200,000
2019£522,500£1,225,000
2020£596,500£1,300,000
2021£538,000£1,325,000
2022£500,000£1,310,000
2023£540,000£1,549,000
2024£630,500£1,591,800
2025£575,000£1,415,500
2026£550,000£1,790,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Islington East & Arlington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Islington East & Arlington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£886£1,085
2017£800£1,084
2018£828£966
2019£886£960
2020£857£1,085
2021£789£1,073
2022£826£1,095
2023£838£1,141
2024£912£1,210
2025£871£1,268
2026£915£1,325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Islington East & Arlington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Islington East & Arlington in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Islington East & Arlington

Is Islington East & Arlington safe?

Islington East & Arlington records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Islington East & Arlington?

The median sale price in Islington East & Arlington is £780,000 (about £1,020 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Islington East & Arlington?

Islington East & Arlington has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Islington East & Arlington?

Islington East & Arlington scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Islington East & Arlington sits around rank 10,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Islington East & Arlington?

The average household income in Islington East & Arlington is around £70,977 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Islington East & Arlington

N13BP

Rotherfield Street

N18RP

Greenman Street

N18QQ

Britannia Row

N18QY

Copford Walk

N13EY

Rotherfield Street

N17DE

Union Square

N18RX

Greenman Street

N17BL

Arlington Avenue

N13DQ

Shepperton Road

N17DA

St Paul Street

N17FG

Ann Street

N17DD

St Paul Street

N17BA

Arlington Avenue

N17FS

Dame Street

N18QZ

Maryland Walk

N18TQ

Upper Hawkwell Walk

N13AY

Canonbury

N13QY

Raynor Place

N13FX

Halliford Street

N18SU

New North Road

N17DJ

St Paul Street

N13BS

Elizabeth Avenue

N13FP

Halliford Street

N18RZ

Basire Street

N17DU

Linton Street

N13DA

Rotherfield Street

N17DB

Canon Street

N17AP

Linton Street

N17DF

St Paul Street

N17BE

Arlington Avenue

N17FZ

Packington Street

N13AD

Queensbury Street

N18PY

St Peters Street

N13BT

Elizabeth Avenue

N18PP

Prebend Street

N18TL

Spellbrook Walk

N13DP

Baring Street

N18RJ

Greenman Street

N13AA

Ecclesbourne Road

N18LY

Essex Road

N17EE

St Paul Street

N18TN

Rawreth Walk

N17BB

Clock Tower Mews

N13EA

Rotherfield Street

N13DF

Shepperton Road

N18QL

Popham Street

N17DL

Mary Street

N17BS

St Mary's & St James'

N17BH

New North Road

N18SY

New North Road

N13BZ

Rotherfield Street

N18TE

Upper Dengie Walk

N18PR

Prebend Street

N17DW

Hanbury Mews

N18QT

Redford Walk

N18RL

Greenman Street

N17AH

St Paul Street

N18RB

Inworth Walk

N18QN

Elder Walk

N17DH

Union Square

N17AX

Arlington Avenue

N18TY

Wontner Close

N13HF

Halliford Street

N13AE

Ecclesbourne Road

N17BY

Coleman Fields

N13AS

Orchard Close

N17TY

St Mary's & St James'

N13EQ

Halliford Street

N13EE

Rotherfield Street

N17DG

Rector Street

N17AJ

St Philips Way

N18RN

Greenman Street

N13HE

Halliford Street

N18PS

Prebend Street

N18SF

Tibberton Square

N18QR

Terling Walk

N13BL

Elizabeth Avenue

N18TZ

St Mary's & St James'

N18RU

Greenman Street

N13DE

Canonbury

N18RS

Greenman Street

N13EG

Lindsey Mews

N17AB

St Paul Street

N18TG

St Mary's & St James'

N17AT

New North Road

N13BD

Morton Road

N18SD

Greenman Street

N13AT

Essex Road

N18QF

Windsor Street

N18TB

Popham Road

N13AR

Essex Road

N17AA

New North Road

N18TF

Steeple Walk

N13DS

Baring Street

N13BX

Rotherfield Street

N17BZ

Shrubbery Close

N13QU

Hullbridge Mews

N18LZ

Essex Road

N17DP

Arlington Square

N13EL

Halliford Street