Islington vs Highgate

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Islington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Highgate.

Rent comparison

Islington

Islington
1-bed flat£2,000/mo
2-bed flat£2,700/mo
Zone(s)2

Highgatewinner

Haringey
1-bed flat£1,750/mo
2-bed flat£2,300/mo
Zone(s)3

Islington is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Islington
7
Highgate
3

Green space

Islington
5
Highgate
9

Nightlife

Islington
7
Highgate
4

Café density

Islington
9
Highgate
8

Gym density

Islington
8
Highgate
6

Walkability

Islington
9
Highgate
8

Food scene

Islington
9
Highgate
7

Young professionals

Islington
9
Highgate
5

Safety

Islington
7
Highgate
9

Transport

Islington
9
Highgate
6

Islington

Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses.

  • Strong restaurant and bar scene
  • Two fast tube lines to the City
  • Lots of young professionals
  • Walkable street grid
  • Expensive
  • Limited green space within the postcode itself

Highgate

Leafy hilltop living between Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park, and the Northern line.

  • Green, residential streets
  • Good access to the Heath and Waterlow Park
  • Village feel without leaving the tube network
  • Quieter than most young-professional areas
  • Hilltop location can add time to station walks
  • Premium rents for limited stock

Frequently asked questions

Is Islington or Highgate better to live in?

Islington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Highgate.

Is Islington cheaper than Highgate?

Highgate is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,750 vs £2,000 in Islington, a saving of £250/month.

Which has better transport — Islington or Highgate?

Islington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 6/10). Islington is served by Angel and Highbury & Islington. Highgate is served by Highgate.

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