Islington vs Pimlico
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Islington offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
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IslingtonPimlico
WestminsterPimlico is £100/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
Pimlico
Central, calmer, and more residential than Westminster neighbours, with Victoria line access.
- ✓Fast Victoria line
- ✓Walkable to Victoria, Westminster, and the Thames
- ✓Quiet grid of mansion blocks
- →High rent
- →Limited nightlife
- →Less neighbourhood identity than nearby Chelsea or Vauxhall
Frequently asked questions
Is Islington or Pimlico better to live in?
Islington offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Islington cheaper than Pimlico?
Islington is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,000 vs £2,100 in Pimlico, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Islington or Pimlico?
Islington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Islington is served by Angel and Highbury & Islington. Pimlico is served by Pimlico.
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