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Guide to living in Islington

Islington is home to a diverse range of residents and offers a vast choice of property types, from large Georgian squares to modern apartments. Historically, it was once thought of as a deprived area, with the London blitz destroying much of the region.

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About Islington

Islington is home to a diverse range of residents and offers a vast choice of property types, from large Georgian squares to modern apartments. Historically, it was once thought of as a deprived area, with the London blitz destroying much of the region. However, post-war rebuilding and rapid gentrification has made it one of London’s most popular locations for well-heeled and cultured residents.

Properties in Islington

Islington is famous for its attractive Georgian terrace houses and Georgian squares. Popular streets include Duncan Terrace and Gibson Square. These properties tend to be owned by families that buy and remain in the area for good, which means they don’t often come back on the market. New developments with high specifications have arrived along the City Road Basin, attracting wealthy young professionals. Quirkier flats may be found within converted schools, post offices or loft conversions in Clerkenwell, which are popular among city workers.

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Living in Islington

It’s extremely convenient for city workers given its proximity to the Square Mile, making it popular with young professionals. Trendy streets around Upper Street and Angel Station are in high demand, especially in the thriving market for flats. There is also a family element with many good primary schools in the vicinity. Despite its closeness to the city there are relatively few chains with fashionable independent shops and restaurants dominating the area. Particular favourites are Frederick’s and Coffee Works. It is also well known for the theatre and arts, with attractions such as The Screen on the Green cinema, Sadler’s Wells Theatre and the Business Design Centre.

Property for sale in Islington

Essex Road, London, N1
Offers in excess of £450,000

Essex Road, London, N1

Bramwell Mews, London, N1
Guide Price £750,000

Bramwell Mews, London, N1

Almorah Road, London, N1
Guide Price £700,000

Almorah Road, London, N1

Chapel Market, London, N1
Guide Price £600,000

Chapel Market, London, N1

Prebend Street, London, N1
£650,000

Prebend Street, London, N1

Wimbourne Street, London, N1
£500,000

Wimbourne Street, London, N1

Book House, London, EC1V
Guide Price £500,000

Book House, London, EC1V

Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7
Offers in excess of £375,000

Blackthorn Avenue, London, N7

Chronicle Tower, London, EC1V
£1,000,000

Chronicle Tower, London, EC1V

Balmes Road, London, N1
Guide Price £500,000

Balmes Road, London, N1

Prebend Street, London, N1
£625,000

Prebend Street, London, N1

Property to rent in Islington

Canonbury Street, Islington, London, N1
£577 per week

Canonbury Street, Islington, London, N1

Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R
£600 per week

Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R

Wiltshire Row, Islington, London, N1
£496 per week

Wiltshire Row, Islington, London, N1

Fairmead Road, Islington, London, N19
£519 per week

Fairmead Road, Islington, London, N19

Queen Square, Bloomsbury , London, WC1N
£635 per week

Queen Square, Bloomsbury , London, WC1N

Holloway Road, Highbury, London, N19
£577 per week

Holloway Road, Highbury, London, N19

Upper Street, Islington, London, N1
£479 per week

Upper Street, Islington, London, N1

Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W
£1,250 per week

Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W