Islington
74/100 liveability
Islington is a London borough covering 6,396 postcodes. The median property price is £658k, up 12.0% in the past year. 98% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Crime levels are low relative to the London average. The average journey time to Zone 1 is 31 minutes.
Borough scores
⭐Liveability74
🛡️Safety70
🚇Transport70
🏫Schools—
📈Investment35
Key statistics
Median price
£658k
1-year price change
+12.0%
Crime per 1,000
145.6
Good+ schools
98%
Journey to Zone 1
31 min
Postcodes
6,396
Top postcodes in Islington
Ranked by liveability score. Click any postcode for the full area report.
Who is Islington best for?
Based on borough-wide averages across all postcodes.
Families
Fair fit- ·98% of schools rated Good or Outstanding
- ·Safety score 70/100
Commuters
Good fit- ·Transport score 70/100
- ·~31 min average to Zone 1
First-time buyers
Fair fit- ·Median price £658k
- ·+12.0% price change this year
Young professionals
Great fit- ·Liveability score 74/100
- ·Transport score 70/100
Investors
Poor fit- ·Investment score 35/100
- ·+12.0% price change this year
Explore other London boroughs
Barking and DagenhamBarnetBexleyBrentBromleyCamdenCity of LondonCroydonEalingEnfieldGreenwichHackneyHammersmith and FulhamHaringeyHarrowHaveringHillingdonHounslowKensington and ChelseaKingston upon ThamesLambethLewishamMertonNewhamRedbridgeRichmond upon ThamesSouthwarkSuttonTower HamletsWaltham ForestWandsworthWestminster
Explore Islington
Search any postcode for crime rates, schools, transport and property data.