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Sub-area · Highbury Fields · Islington · London

Living in Islington 013D

Part of Highbury Fields · 1,987 residents

Islington 013D 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 decile of UK sub-areas (2nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
16/100
Composite score
Safety
3/100
Higher is safer
Transport
99/100
Transit + walk
Schools
90/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1816%
18–3439%
35–4922%
50–6414%
65+8%
Population1,987
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied29%
Private rent35%
Social rent34%
Flats80%
Terraced12%
Semi-detached7%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person31%Couple with children12%Lone parent12%Other15%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 58.70
White61%Asian12%Black12%Mixed8%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian33%Muslim11%No religion43%Other6%
Country of birth
Born in UK59%
Born outside UK41%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair8%Bad5%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above61%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications12%

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

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

Islington 013D 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 013D 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 013D?
The median monthly rent across Islington 013D is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 013D?
Islington 013D has a safety score of 3/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 013D?
Transport score: 99/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 013D part of?
Islington 013D sits inside the Highbury Fields neighbourhood, in Islington, London.