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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. 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 4 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 area has 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

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £640,250 in Islington East & Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Islington East & Arlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£2,025,000
Flats75£550,000
Terraced22£1,569,014

10 years median price trend in Islington East & Arlington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Islington East & Arlington.

All postcodes in Islington East & Arlington

N17RU

Baldwin Terrace

N18QL

Popham Street

N17US

St Peter's & Canalside

N18PH

Bishop Street

N18RE

Prebend Street

N18RX

Greenman Street

N13DB

Clare Lane

N18TB

Popham Road

N13BT

Elizabeth Avenue

N13DF

Shepperton Road

N13DW

Wilton Square

N13EQ

Halliford Street

N13RP

Ecclesbourne Road

N17FS

Dame Street

N18QB

Packington Street

N18SU

New North Road

N17FG

Ann Street

N17TY

St Mary's & St James'

N13BL

Elizabeth Avenue

N13EE

Rotherfield Street

N17AG

Coleman Fields

N17BH

New North Road

N18PS

Prebend Street

N18PY

St Peters Street

N18RQ

Dibden Street

N17FH

Canalside Square

N18RR

Greenman Street

N18TG

St Mary's & St James'

N13BX

Rotherfield Street

N13DH

Shepperton Road

N13HL

Downham Road

N18LX

Essex Road

N18TL

Spellbrook Walk

N17BG

New North Road

N17EE

St Paul Street

N18QX

Dunmow Walk

N13AX

Essex Road

N13BS

Elizabeth Avenue

N13BY

Rotherfield Street

N17AD

Coleman Fields

N17AX

Arlington Avenue

N17DH

Union Square

N17DW

Hanbury Mews

N18QD

Britannia Row

N18QZ

Maryland Walk

N18RL

Greenman Street

N13DN

Wilton Villas

N13HH

Downham Road

N17AL

Rydon Street

N17AR

Rees Street

N17DB

Canon Street

N18PR

Prebend Street

N18SB

Greenman Street

N18TH

St Mary's & St James'

N13EG

Lindsey Mews

N13EX

Shepperton Road

N17DG

Rector Street

N17FZ

Packington Street

N18QF

Windsor Street

N18QJ

Britannia Row

N18TN

Rawreth Walk

N18TW

Upper Rawreth Walk

N18RU

Greenman Street

N17DF

St Paul Street

N17DU

Linton Street

N13EA

Rotherfield Street

N13EL

Halliford Street

N17AB

St Paul Street

N18BF

Basire Street

N18PD

St Peters Street

N18PE

St Peters Street

N18QE

Britannia Row

N13BZ

Rotherfield Street

N17AS

Linton Street

N17AT

New North Road

N17DJ

St Paul Street

N18QY

Copford Walk

N13FP

Halliford Street

N17BS

St Mary's & St James'

N18PQ

Prebend Street

N13AR

Essex Road

N13BW

Elizabeth Avenue

N13DJ

Baring Street

N13QY

Raynor Place

N17BA

Arlington Avenue

N17DX

Linton Street

N18NF

Melville Place

N18TF

Steeple Walk

N17BF

St Mary's & St James'

N13DA

Rotherfield Street

N13DG

Ecclesbourne Road

N13EY

Rotherfield Street

N18QP

Barnston Walk

N18SJ

Popham Road

N18RJ

Greenman Street

N13AA

Ecclesbourne Road

N13AE

Ecclesbourne Road

N13AH

Elmore Street

N13AP

Essex Road

N13BU

Rotherfield Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.