Is Islington a good place to live?
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In Islington (N1 8), recorded crime is 97% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,075,248 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 97% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£1,075,248
Population
16,297
Recorded crime
525.8
Schools
5
Broadband
100%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Islington N1 8
Islington N1 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,885 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in N1 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in N1 8 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 112/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 7,488
Owned 29% · Social rent 37% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for N1 8.
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Islington N1 8: frequently asked questions
Is Islington N1 8 a good place to live?
In Islington (N1 8), recorded crime is 97% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,075,248 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Islington N1 8?
Recorded crime in Islington N1 8 runs at 525.8 per 1,000 properties, 97% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Islington N1 8 safe?
Crime in Islington N1 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Islington N1 8 runs at 525.8 per 1,000 properties, 97% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Islington N1 8?
Homes in Islington N1 8 sell for around £1,075,248 on average, based on 105 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Islington N1 8 at risk of flooding?
Islington N1 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,885 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Islington N1 8?
There are 5 schools in Islington N1 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Islington N1 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Islington N1 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Islington N1 8 a deprived area?
Islington N1 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).