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EC2A Area Report

Islington

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£988,000
Median Price
Postcode district (EC2A)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC2A)
25
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC2A

Rental Yield
2.2
Price Growth
4.6
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.9
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (EC2A)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

2533
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 2827
2025-07: 2819
2025-08: 2806
2025-09: 2504
2025-10: 2615
2025-11: 2555
2025-12: 2680
2026-01: 2280
2026-02: 2305
2026-03: 2544
2026-04: 2510
2026-05: 2544
2025-062026-05

↓ 8% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Islington)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Islington has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
7
health
4
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Islington (the HPI is only published at LAD level). EC2A spans 3 local authorities; Islington is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC2A-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£697,014
Islington average
+0.3%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,714,014
Detached
£1,438,764
Semi-Detached
£1,180,459
Terraced
£580,006
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £258,051
01/12/2003: £269,657
01/12/2004: £293,783
01/12/2005: £291,468
01/12/2006: £329,658
01/12/2007: £413,423
01/12/2008: £342,040
01/12/2009: £361,248
01/12/2010: £408,265
01/12/2011: £425,531
01/12/2012: £462,361
01/12/2013: £540,199
01/12/2014: £605,422
01/12/2015: £638,862
01/12/2016: £648,277
01/12/2017: £639,789
01/12/2018: £623,792
01/12/2019: £641,796
01/12/2020: £663,199
01/12/2021: £711,978
01/12/2022: £676,694
01/12/2023: £697,762
01/12/2024: £694,811
01/12/2025: £697,014
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

15
Primary
1
Secondary
6
Independent
1
Special
2
Nursery
25
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 25 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43.5
Avg Attainment 8
+2.8% vs national (42.3)
42.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 16 secondary schools in Islington

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 213 Tube5 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Price Trends

Momentum for Islington. For the headline EC2A median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.3%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Islington
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade I
4
Grade II*
31
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~67 Mbps
Max Available~1000 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre+ Yes

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:546 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.7°C
Avg Temperature
747mm
Annual Rainfall
2818h
Sunshine/Year
20.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 28.4°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 34%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
23 Paul StreetPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Fox Public HousePub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Windmill Public HousePub/bar/nightclub
5/5
MullenLoweRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Q ShoreditchPub/bar/nightclub
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

27m
Moderateabove sea level

At 27m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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