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Sub-area · Highbury · Islington · London

Living in Islington 009C

Part of Highbury · 1,527 residents

Islington 009C is a sub-area in Highbury, 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 bottom decile of UK sub-areas (97th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
73/100
Composite score
Safety
99/100
Higher is safer
Transport
84/100
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 1820%
18–3431%
35–4924%
50–6413%
65+12%
Population1,527
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied37%
Private rent30%
Social rent32%
Flats83%
Terraced16%
Semi-detached2%
Detached0%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person32%Couple with children18%Lone parent12%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 49.30
White69%Asian8%Black11%Mixed8%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian31%Muslim9%No religion44%Other6%
Country of birth
Born in UK67%
Born outside UK33%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair10%Bad4%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above65%
Apprenticeship2%
No qualifications10%

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

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What's it like to rent in Islington 009C?

Islington 009C sits inside Highbury, 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 009C 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 009C?
The median monthly rent across Islington 009C is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 009C?
Islington 009C has a safety score of 99/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 009C?
Transport score: 84/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 009C part of?
Islington 009C sits inside the Highbury neighbourhood, in Islington, London.