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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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 in Islington East & Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,420 up to £2,525,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Islington East & Arlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats60£619,000£9,792
Semi-Detached3£2,025,000£11,702
Terraced29£1,650,000£13,659

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

N18PD

St Peters Street

N18BF

Basire Street

N18QA

Windsor Street

N13DG

Ecclesbourne Road

N18PN

Basire Street

N17DX

Linton Street

N18QH

Britannia Row

N18QG

Windsor Street

N13DL

Wilton Square

N13BY

Rotherfield Street

N17AY

Arlington Avenue

N13AX

Essex Road

N13DN

Wilton Villas

N18NF

Melville Place

N17AR

Rees Street

N18RQ

Dibden Street

N13DB

Clare Lane

N13RD

Rotherfield Street

N17AN

Linton Street

N17FH

Canalside Square

N13DZ

Rotherfield Street

N18QX

Dunmow Walk

N18QD

Britannia Row

N13HB

Halliford Street

N13DJ

Baring Street

N18QJ

Britannia Row

N13DR

Baring Street

N17DY

Bevan Street

N13HH

Downham Road

N13BW

Elizabeth Avenue

N18TD

Dengie Walk

N18ND

Melville Place

N18QP

Barnston Walk

N17DT

Arlington Square

N13RP

Ecclesbourne Road

N13AH

Elmore Street

N17FW

Packington Square

N13BF

Ecclesbourne Road

N13QZ

Raynor Place

N17RU

Baldwin Terrace

N17AS

Linton Street

N17FE

Waterfront Mews

N18PW

Prebend Street

N13BN

Rotherfield Street

N18LU

Essex Road

N17BJ

New North Road

N17FN

Canalside Square

N17AG

Coleman Fields

N17BF

St Mary's & St James'

N18PQ

Prebend Street

N17DS

Arlington Square

N13EX

Shepperton Road

N17DR

Arlington Square

N18PA

Britannia Row

N17FP

Canalside Square

N13AP

Essex Road

N13HD

Halliford Street

N17US

St Peter's & Canalside

N18RT

Greenman Street

N17AL

Rydon Street

N18TH

St Mary's & St James'

N18RE

Prebend Street

N17GB

Packington Square

N18PF

Prebend Street

N13HL

Downham Road

N17AD

Coleman Fields

N17BG

New North Road

N18NS

Rheidol Terrace

N13BU

Rotherfield Street

N18PH

Bishop Street

N18LR

Essex Road

N18RD

Packington Street

N17FJ

Canalside Square

N17AZ

The Mews

N18QW

Popham Street

N17FL

Canalside Square

N18TJ

Ridgewell Close

N18RH

Dibden Street

N18PT

Prebend Street

N13DW

Wilton Square

N18SB

Greenman Street

N18QS

Peldon Walk

N18TW

Upper Rawreth Walk

N18RW

Greenman Street

N18UA

Hedingham Close

N18LX

Essex Road

N18QB

Packington Street

N13BA

Morton Road

N18FZ

St Mary's & St James'

N18RR

Greenman Street

N18PE

St Peters Street

N17FT

James Morgan Mews

N18SE

Greenman Street

N18NE

Melville Place

N18QE

Britannia Row

N18SJ

Popham Road

N18QU

Fairstead Walk

N13BB

Morton Road

N13FJ

Sherborne Street

N13AQ

Elmore Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.