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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

N18RP

Greenman Street

N17BZ

Shrubbery Close

N18LZ

Essex Road

N17BB

Clock Tower Mews

Data Sources

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