A fairly residential area with a mixed demographic, Islington is just north of the City Centre surrounded by Camden Town, Highbury and Dalston. Islington has fantastic amenities from shopping districts, trendy pubs and a good amount of restaurants to choose from. The area boasts great transport links too, being so close to the City, it’s a breeze to get where you need to be.
Trendy Community
Excellent Amenities
Excellent Transport Links
Islington, as a borough, is densely populated with a diverse and relatively younger population. With a lot of different educational facilities surrounding the area, the student population in Islington is quite large. The area is said to be affluent too, with a lot of media personalities and politicians living in the area.
If you’re wanting to travel or commute to Islington, you won’t have a problem getting there. The area boasts a number of tube and train stations, along with bus services running all day throughout Islington. If you want to save money, you can always walk into the city! From Islington to King’s Cross takes around 25 minutes to walk.
Islington is home to a wide variety of amenities that visitors and residents love and are proud of. Notable mentions are a huge range of restaurants, cafes and bars from every culture imaginable. Whatever you're fancying for dinner, Islington will have it. Plus the arts scene is fantastic too with the area being home to a number of theatres and performing arts facilities.
Students, Young Professionals, Families, Welcoming, Trendy Community
Excellent shopping areas, Transport links, Places to walk, Arts and Entertainment venues, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars
Islington is a populated area both weekdays and weekends, with a variety of visitors and residents so the area is perfectly safe due to it's busy nature
A Grade II listed building, opened in 1683, Sadler's Wells is one of London's top performance venues. The theatre is home to a 1,500-seat auditorium and various studios and rehearsal rooms, with it being one of the world's leading dance venues. The theatre has started hosting more touring productions in recent times. With audiences of over half a million a year, Sadler's Wells Theatre is a performing arts institute with something for everyone to enjoy.
The Camden Passage is a pedestrian-only street minutes away from Angel tube station. The street is famous for it's antique stores, markets and a mixed variety of independent shops and trendy cafes. A hidden gem amongst the hustle and bustle, Camden Passage hosts markets almost every day of the week with traders and stalls ranging from antiques, books, vintage and retro clothing and pictures.
A homage to old-fashioned cinema with it's neon lights and retro exterior, The Screen on the Green is a single screen cinema facing Islington Green. As one of the oldest, continuously running cinemas in the UK, opened in 1913, the cinema offers a range of films and special events for audiences to watch and enjoy. Ranging from newly released films, National Theatre Live events, and film festivals.
A Grade II listed building, opened in 1683, Sadler's Wells is one of London's top performance venues. The theatre is home to a 1,500-seat auditorium and various studios and rehearsal rooms, with it being one of the world's leading dance venues. The theatre has started hosting more touring productions in recent times. With audiences of over half a million a year, Sadler's Wells Theatre is a performing arts institute with something for everyone to enjoy.
The Camden Passage is a pedestrian-only street minutes away from Angel tube station. The street is famous for it's antique stores, markets and a mixed variety of independent shops and trendy cafes. A hidden gem amongst the hustle and bustle, Camden Passage hosts markets almost every day of the week with traders and stalls ranging from antiques, books, vintage and retro clothing and pictures.
A homage to old-fashioned cinema with it's neon lights and retro exterior, The Screen on the Green is a single screen cinema facing Islington Green. As one of the oldest, continuously running cinemas in the UK, opened in 1913, the cinema offers a range of films and special events for audiences to watch and enjoy. Ranging from newly released films, National Theatre Live events, and film festivals.
House
£3,491
Per month, based on 3 bedroom property
Halls
£1,521
Per month, dependant on chosen halls
Utilities
£100.00
Per Month
Wifi
£26.00
Per Month
Council Tax
£1,093
Per Year
Fibre Download Speeds
80 Mbps
Fibre Upload Speeds
20 Mbps
5G/4G
Good Coverage
Based on all major phone networks
Pint of Beer
£5.00
Gym Membership
£19.99
Per Month
Weekly Food Shop
£25.00
A cosy, trendy coffee shop that serves delicious coffee and brunch, with a peaceful garden area.
An independent brunch spot serving decadent breakfast and lunch food. Be sure to try their stuffed French toast sandwiches!
A chic restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a North African and Middle Eastern twist.
A Victorian style bar with the friendly feel of a pub serving cocktails and a compact food menu
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Living in Islington is safe with the area being very busy due to tourists, visitors and residents. Although Islington's crime rates aren't the lowest in London, there is increased police presence during those busier times. Islington council also have various neighbourhood watch schemes to help combat crime within the area and borough.
The average rent price per month, based on 3 bedroom property in Islington is £3,491.
Islington boasts a number of tube and train stations, along with bus services running all day throughout Islington. If you want to save money, you can always walk into the city! From Islington to King’s Cross takes around 25 minutes to walk.
There are a number of excellent brunch spots in Islington, including, The Breakfast Club, Megan's, Brother Marcus and Euphorium, just to name a few.