ISLINGTON AREA GUIDE, N1
Islington, or Angel is an extremely fashionable area close to Central London. The area is centred around Upper Street which is lined with shops, bars and restaurants.
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Average Property Prices for Sale in Islington
Average Property Rental Prices in Islington
Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in Islington
Top 10 Least Expensive Streets in Islington
Council Information
Islington Transport
Approximate Journey Times from Islington to other places in London
Accommodation in Islington
Popular Pubs and Bars in Islington
Popular Restaurants in Islington
Local Supermarkets in Islington
Open Spaces
Local library in Islington
Gym and Sports Facilities in Islington
Local NHS Doctors in Islington
Local NHS Dentists in Islington
Average Property Prices For Sale in Islington in GBP
As of December 2009. It is important to take these numbers as an estimate only as property prices can change dramatically overnight.
Studio flats - 272,919
1 bed flats - 280,322
2 bed flats - 417,133
3 bed flats - 540,263
2 bed houses - 656,786
3 bed houses - 900,379
4 bed houses - 1,180,318
Average Property Rental Prices in Islington(pcm) in GBP
As for December 2009. It is important to take these numbers as an estimate only as property prices can change dramatically overnight.
Studio flats - 1,091
1 bed flats - 1,280
2 bed flats - 1,709
3 bed flats - 2,078
2 bed houses - 1,947
3 bed houses - 2,613
4 bed houses - 3,863
Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in Islington
As of December 2009. It is important to take these numbers as an estimate only as property prices can change dramatically overnight.
Alwyne Road
Milner Place
Malvern Terrace
Canonbury Place
Islington High Street
Vincent Terrace
Duncan Terrace
Willow Bridge Road
Canonbury Park South
Compton Terrace
Top 10 Least Expensive Streets in Islington
As of December 2009. It is important to take these numbers as an estimate only as property prices can change dramatically overnight.
Ramsey Walk
Gopsall Street
Newington Green
Wenlock Street
De Beauvoir Estate
Stanway Street
Clifton Road
Drysdale Place
Upper Gulland Walk
Greenhills Terrace
Council Information
Islington is located in the Council Borough of Islington.
Contact the council for details on 'band' your property falls into.
Annual council tax rates are listed below in GBP for the period of 2010/11.
Band A - 847.80
Band B - 989.09
Band C - 1130.40
Band D - 1271.69
Band E - 1554.29
Band F - 1836.89
Band G - 2119.49
Band H - 2543.38
Islington Transport
Zones 1 + 2 (Angel Station is in Zone 1, Highbury & Islington Station is in Zone 2).
-Tube
There are 2 main Tube stations in Islington.
Angel Station is on the Northern line. A journey from Angel to Bank would take approximately 7 minutes. A journey from Angel to London Bridge would take approximately 9 minutes.
Highbury & Islington Station is on the Victoria Line. A journey to Oxford Circus would take approximately 9 minutes.
-Train
Highbury and Islington Train Station operates services to Moorgate (approx journey time = 10 minutes), Richmond (approx journey time = 45 minutes), Stratford (approx journey time = 19 minutes) and up into Welwyn Garden City, Hertford North and Stevenage .
-Buses
The following bus routes run through/from Islington:
4 towards Archway or Waterloo
19 towards Battersea Bridge or Finsbury Park
30 towards Hackney Wick or Marble Arch
38 towards Clapton or Victoria
43 towards Friern Barnet or London Bridge (24-hour service)
56 towards St Bartholomew’s Hospital or Whipps Cross
73 towards Stoke Newington or Seven Sisters or Victoria
153 towards Finsbury Park or Liverpool Street
205 towards Mile End or Paddington (24-hour service)
214 towards Highgate Village or Liverpool Street (24-hour service)
274 towards Lancaster Gate (24-hour service)
341towards Angel Road Superstore or Waterloo (24-hour service)
394 towards Homerton Hospital
476 towards Euston or Northumberland Park
The following nightbuses run through/from Islington:
N19 towards Clapham Junction or Finsbury Park
N38 towards Victoria or Walthamstow
N41 towards Tottenham Hale or Trafalgar Square
N73 towards Victoria or Walthamstow
For further information, view
www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/islingtonangel-2142.pdfand
www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/islingtonangelnightbuses-13418.pdf
Approximate Journey Times from Islington to other places in London
Accommodation in Islington
Hamptons International, 87 Upper Street, N1 0NP. Tel: 0207 359 5675.
Website: www.hamptons.co.uk
Kinleigh Folkard and Hayward , 298 Upper Street, N1 2TU. Tel: 0207 359 3636
Website: www.kfh.co.uk
APS Estates, 210-212 Caledonian Road, N1 0SQ. Tel: 0207 833 5070
Website: www.apsestates.com
Popular Pubs and Bars
The Living Room, Suncourt House, 18-26 Essex Road, N1 8LN. Tel: 0207 288 9090.
Website: www.thelivingroom.co.uk
The King’s Head, 115 Upper Street, N1 1QN. Tel: 0207 226 1916.
Website: www.kingsheadtheatre.org/pub.php
The Castle, 54 Pentonville Road, N1 9HF. Tel: 0207 713 1858
Website: www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thecastle
Popular Restaurants
Fredericks, Camden Passage , N1 8EG . Tel: 0207 359 2888.
Website: www.fredericks.co.uk
Rodizio Rico, 77-78 Upper Street, N1 0NU. Tel: 0207 354 1076.
Website: www.rodiziorico.com
Almeida, 30 Almeida Street, N1 1AD. Tel: 0207 354 4777.
Website: www.almeida-restaurant.co.uk
Local Supermarkets in Islington
This list includes the nearest store of each major supermarket chain, as well as home delivery links for convenient shopping.
Sainsburys - 31-41 Liverpool Road, N1 0RW. Tel: 0207 278 1789
Sainsburys Local - 317-318 Upper Street, N1 2XQ. Tel: 0207 704 9147
For home delivery, go to Sainsbury's
Tesco Metro - 25-29 Islington Green, N1 8DU. Tel: 0845 677 9864
For home delivery, go to Tesco.
Waitrose - 21 Liverpool Road, N1 0RW. Tel: 0207 278 2207.
For home delivery, go to Waitrose
The Co-Operative Food - 132-134 Essex Road, N1 8LX. Tel; 0207 226 6602.
Open Spaces
Highbury Fields -www.islington.gov.uk/Environment/outdoor/parks/parkimprovements/hf
Local libraries in Islington
South Library - 115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL. Tel: 0207 527 7860
Website: www.islington.gov.uk
West Library - Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD. Tel: 0207 527 7920
Website: www.islington.gov.uk
Gym and Sports Facilities in Islington
Esporta - Islington Green, 27 Essex Road, N1 2SD. Tel: 0207 288 8200
Facilities include pool, spa, air-conditioned fitness arena, spinning and aerobics studio.
Sequin Park - Women's Gym - 240 Upper Street, N1. Tel: 0207 704 9844
Facilities include fitness classes, gym, yoga, pilates, body combat, personal training, running & walking clubs, steam room and sun bed.
Bikram Yoga City - 6-8 Vestry Street, N1 7RE. Tel: 0203 368 6966
The method is a 26 posture classical hatha yoga series.
Local NHS Doctors in Islington
Dr Haughey SJ & Partners 16 1/2 St. Peter's Street, N1 8JG. Tel: 0844 477 8717
Dr Bunt RJ & Partners River Place Health Centre, Essex Road, N1 2DE. Tel: 0203 316 8444
Ritchie Street Group Practice 34 Ritchie Street, N1 0DG. Tel: 0207 837 1663
Local NHS Dentists in Islington
Pickerings Dental Surgery 103 Upper Street, N1 1QN. Tel: 0207 359 6103
Landau Dental Surgery Packington Square, N1 7UP. Tel: 0207 226 3424
Angel Dental and Cosmetic 19-21 Islington High Street, N1 9LQ. Tel: 0207 837 2300
If you are having difficulty in obtaining NHS dental services in Islington, please call 0207 527 1182.
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