Living in Islington
Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses.
1-bed rent
£2,000/mo
2-bed rent
£2,700/mo
Transport zone
Zone 2
Fastest commute
~10 min
Transport from Islington
Angel
Highbury & Islington
Islington is served by the Northern, Victoria and Overground.
Commute times from Islington
Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.
| Destination | Commute time |
|---|---|
| King's Cross / St Pancras | ~10 min |
| Oxford Circus / Soho | ~15 min |
| Liverpool Street | ~18 min |
| Bank / City | ~18 min |
| Marylebone | ~22 min |
| Waterloo | ~22 min |
| London Bridge | ~22 min |
| Victoria | ~25 min |
| Paddington | ~25 min |
| Canary Wharf | ~30 min |
Islington lifestyle profile
Café density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Transport
Gym density
Lively
Nightlife
Safety
Green space
Islington strengths
- ✓Strong restaurant and bar scene
- ✓Two fast tube lines to the City
- ✓Lots of young professionals
- ✓Walkable street grid
Trade-offs
- →Expensive
- →Limited green space within the postcode itself
Who Islington suits best
- →young professionals and career-focused people
- →social people who value cafés, food, and community
- →lively, social people who love bars and a buzzing neighbourhood
Frequently asked questions
What is Islington like to live in?
Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses. The main strengths are strong restaurant and bar scene and two fast tube lines to the city.
What is the average rent in Islington?
The average 1-bedroom flat in Islington costs around £2,000 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £2,700 per month (market review estimate).
How long is the commute from Islington?
The fastest commute from Islington is to King's Cross / St Pancras at approximately 10 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 18 minutes.
Is Islington a good area to live in London?
Islington is in Islington, Zone 2. It's well-suited to young professionals and career-focused people. The main trade-off is: expensive.
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