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Sub-area · Finsbury Park West · Islington · London

Living in Islington 005B

Part of Finsbury Park West · 2,510 residents

Islington 005B is a sub-area in Finsbury Park West, 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 decile of UK sub-areas (1st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
19/100
Composite score
Safety
1/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
93/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1823%
18–3438%
35–4921%
50–6413%
65+5%
Population2,510
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied12%
Private rent40%
Social rent46%
Flats96%
Terraced3%
Semi-detached1%
Detached0%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person33%Couple with children11%Lone parent19%Other16%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 72.00
White40%Asian11%Black30%Mixed7%Other12%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian31%Muslim30%No religion25%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK49%
Born outside UK51%
General health (self-reported)
Good86%Fair10%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above44%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications18%

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

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What's it like to rent in Islington 005B?

Islington 005B sits inside Finsbury Park West, 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 005B 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 005B?
The median monthly rent across Islington 005B is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 005B?
Islington 005B has a safety score of 1/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 005B?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 005B part of?
Islington 005B sits inside the Finsbury Park West neighbourhood, in Islington, London.