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Sub-area · Barnsbury East · Islington · London

Living in Islington 017E

Part of Barnsbury East · 1,838 residents

Islington 017E 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 quartile of UK sub-areas (22nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
20/100
Composite score
Safety
31/100
Higher is safer
Transport
97/100
Transit + walk
Schools
81/100
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%
35–4921%
50–6415%
65+10%
Population1,838
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied34%
Private rent39%
Social rent27%
Flats78%
Terraced18%
Semi-detached3%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person34%Couple with children12%Lone parent11%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 39.60
White77%Asian5%Black6%Mixed8%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian35%Muslim4%No religion50%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK63%
Born outside UK37%
General health (self-reported)
Good90%Fair8%Bad3%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above68%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications8%

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

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

Islington 017E 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 017E 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 017E?
The median monthly rent across Islington 017E is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 017E?
Islington 017E has a safety score of 31/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 017E?
Transport score: 97/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 017E part of?
Islington 017E sits inside the Barnsbury East neighbourhood, in Islington, London.