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
IslingtonHighgatewinner
HaringeyIslington is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
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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