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Sub-area · Barnsbury East · Islington · London

Living in Islington 017D

Part of Barnsbury East · 1,561 residents

Islington 017D 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 (33rd percentile nationally).

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
33/100
Composite score
Safety
47/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
82/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1815%
18–3438%
35–4920%
50–6417%
65+10%
Population1,561
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied37%
Private rent45%
Social rent18%
Flats76%
Terraced22%
Semi-detached2%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person37%Couple with children13%Lone parent6%Other16%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 36.10
White79%Asian6%Black4%Mixed7%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian35%Muslim3%No religion53%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK62%
Born outside UK38%
General health (self-reported)
Good88%Fair8%Bad3%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above72%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications7%

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

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

Islington 017D 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 017D 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 017D?
The median monthly rent across Islington 017D is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 017D?
Islington 017D has a safety score of 47/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 017D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 017D part of?
Islington 017D sits inside the Barnsbury East neighbourhood, in Islington, London.