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Sub-area · Highbury · Islington · London

Living in Islington 009D

Part of Highbury · 1,268 residents

Islington 009D 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 half of UK sub-areas (57th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,763+2.4%
vs last year
Liveability
59/100
Composite score
Safety
75/100
Higher is safer
Transport
94/100
Transit + walk
Schools
87/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1812%
18–3435%
35–4922%
50–6418%
65+12%
Population1,268
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied39%
Private rent27%
Social rent33%
Flats83%
Terraced12%
Semi-detached4%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person41%Couple with children13%Lone parent9%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 45.50
White73%Asian7%Black8%Mixed7%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian36%Muslim7%No religion47%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK66%
Born outside UK34%
General health (self-reported)
Good86%Fair10%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above64%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications11%

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

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

Islington 009D 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 009D 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 009D?
The median monthly rent across Islington 009D is £2,763.
How safe is Islington 009D?
Islington 009D has a safety score of 75/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Islington 009D?
Transport score: 94/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Islington 009D part of?
Islington 009D sits inside the Highbury neighbourhood, in Islington, London.