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Sub-area · Barnsbury East · Islington · London

Living in Islington 017A

Part of Barnsbury East · 2,018 residents

Islington 017A is a sub-area in Barnsbury East, Islington that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £2,763 a month, up 2.4% on the year, with council tax in band D adding roughly £176/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (35th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
39/100
Composite score
Safety
50/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
89/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1815%
18–3439%
35–4922%
50–6417%
65+8%
Population2,018
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied35%
Private rent36%
Social rent29%
Flats87%
Terraced8%
Semi-detached4%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person41%Couple with children9%Lone parent10%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 47.80
White71%Asian7%Black9%Mixed9%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian37%Muslim5%No religion47%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK61%
Born outside UK39%
General health (self-reported)
Good88%Fair8%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above68%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications9%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Islington 017A?

Islington 017A sits inside Barnsbury East, part of the wider Islington council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Islington 017A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Islington 017A?
The median monthly rent across Islington 017A is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 017A?
Islington 017A has a safety score of 50/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 017A?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 017A part of?
Islington 017A sits inside the Barnsbury East neighbourhood, in Islington, London.