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Living in Islington

Live listings, HM Land Registry sold prices, schools and transport links for Islington.

Avg asking price

£1.19m

75 for sale

Avg monthly rent

£1,197 pcm

41 to rent

Price per sq ft

£1130

Asking, listed homes

Sold (24m median)

HMLR data

flat · 12terrace · 6detached · 6bungalow · 6semi · 6cottage · 5penthouse · 5townhouse · 4new build · 4apartment · 4house · 1

Neighbourhood overview

A quick read on Islington

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Source: DfE Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are approximate — always confirm catchment areas and admissions with the local authority.

Transport nearby

Stations & stops

Commute highlights

Estimated travel times to major UK hubs

London Kings Cross

1.1 mi away

Drive
11 min
Train
16 min

Birmingham New Street

100.3 mi away

Drive
2 hr 15 min
Train
1 hr 32 min

Bristol Temple Meads

106.9 mi away

Drive
2 hr 24 min
Train
1 hr 37 min

Manchester Piccadilly

161.1 mi away

Drive
3 hr 31 min
Train
2 hr 19 min

Leeds

167.3 mi away

Drive
3 hr 39 min
Train
2 hr 24 min

Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.

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Buying, renting and moving to Islington

The average asking price in Islington is currently £1,185,173 across 75 live listings on Gaffbee. Budget separately for stamp duty, legal fees, a survey and removals — use the stamp duty calculator to see the exact tax on a given price.

Rents in Islington average about £1,197 per calendar month, with 41 properties currently available to let. Letting agents cannot charge tenants admin or referencing fees, but you'll need a holding deposit and a tenancy deposit of up to five weeks' rent.

Open any listing in Islington and use "Book a viewing" to request a slot. The request reaches the marketing agent immediately and most confirm within a working day. Viewings are free and you can line several up on the same day — save searches to get alerted the moment new homes come to market.

Anyone with a UK right to rent can let a property in Islington, subject to referencing and affordability (usually around 30x the monthly rent as annual income). Buyers normally need a mortgage in principle or proof of funds; overseas buyers can purchase but may pay a stamp duty surcharge. Gaffbee is free to use for buyers and renters.