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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 86 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
86
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
25.22(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.63(-19%)
Other theft
9.3(-20%)
Theft from the person
8.97(-14%)
Vehicle crime
8.52(-12%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Islington East & Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £1,910,000.

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
Flats70£614,000
Semi-Detached1£1,322,320
Terraced8£1,122,500

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

N17DY

Bevan Street

N13AE

Ecclesbourne Road

N13AH

Elmore Street

N13BU

Rotherfield Street

N13DQ

Shepperton Road

N17AY

Arlington Avenue

N17DR

Arlington Square

N17FW

Packington Square

N18TQ

Upper Hawkwell Walk

N13AQ

Elmore Street

N13AY

Canonbury

N17GB

Packington Square

N18PF

Prebend Street

N13DE

Canonbury

N18QT

Redford Walk

N18RD

Packington Street

N18RS

Greenman Street

N13BA

Morton Road

N13FX

Halliford Street

N13HD

Halliford Street

N18TE

Upper Dengie Walk

N13QU

Hullbridge Mews

N17AA

New North Road

N17FL

Canalside Square

N18LR

Essex Road

N17AJ

St Philips Way

N18RN

Greenman Street

N13HE

Halliford Street

N18QA

Windsor Street

N18SF

Tibberton Square

N13AT

Essex Road

N13DR

Baring Street

N18RW

Greenman Street

N13BN

Rotherfield Street

N17AP

Linton Street

N17FN

Canalside Square

N18PN

Basire Street

N18QH

Britannia Row

N13DL

Wilton Square

N17FT

James Morgan Mews

N18QR

Terling Walk

N18LT

Essex Road

N17BY

Coleman Fields

N13DZ

Rotherfield Street

N17DE

Union Square

N18ND

Melville Place

N18QN

Elder Walk

N18TY

Wontner Close

N13RD

Rotherfield Street

N17DL

Mary Street

N18QG

Windsor Street

N17FJ

Canalside Square

N18PW

Prebend Street

N17AN

Linton Street

N17FE

Waterfront Mews

N18PT

Prebend Street

N18TD

Dengie Walk

N17BE

Arlington Avenue

N13HB

Halliford Street

N17DD

St Paul Street

N18UA

Hedingham Close

N13BB

Morton Road

N18PA

Britannia Row

N18QS

Peldon Walk

N17DS

Arlington Square

N18QU

Fairstead Walk

N13BD

Morton Road

N13BF

Ecclesbourne Road

N18SE

Greenman Street

N18RT

Greenman Street

N18RZ

Basire Street

N13DS

Baring Street

N17BJ

New North Road

N17BL

Arlington Avenue

N18LU

Essex Road

N18TA

Popham Road

N13BP

Rotherfield Street

N13AS

Orchard Close

N17AH

St Paul Street

N18TJ

Ridgewell Close

N13FJ

Sherborne Street

N13HF

Halliford Street

N17DP

Arlington Square

N18RH

Dibden Street

N13AD

Queensbury Street

N17AZ

The Mews

N18NE

Melville Place

N18NS

Rheidol Terrace

N18SD

Greenman Street

N13DP

Baring Street

N18LY

Essex Road

N18PP

Prebend Street

N13AF

Ecclesbourne Road

N17DA

St Paul Street

N17DT

Arlington Square

N18FZ

St Mary's & St James'

N18SY

New North Road

N17FP

Canalside Square

N18QQ

Britannia Row

N18QW

Popham Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.