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Sub-area · Highbury Fields · Islington · London

Living in Islington 013C

Part of Highbury Fields · 1,417 residents

Islington 013C is a sub-area in Highbury Fields, 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 (47th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
53/100
Composite score
Safety
66/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
83/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1814%
18–3434%
35–4922%
50–6419%
65+12%
Population1,417
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied42%
Private rent27%
Social rent30%
Flats77%
Terraced12%
Semi-detached10%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person37%Couple with children12%Lone parent11%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 44.10
White74%Asian6%Black8%Mixed7%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian34%Muslim7%No religion48%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK67%
Born outside UK33%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair9%Bad4%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above67%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications12%

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

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What's it like to rent in Islington 013C?

Islington 013C sits inside Highbury Fields, 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 013C 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 013C?
The median monthly rent across Islington 013C is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 013C?
Islington 013C has a safety score of 66/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 013C?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 013C part of?
Islington 013C sits inside the Highbury Fields neighbourhood, in Islington, London.