Area guide

Living in EC2, Islington

Average price

£654,286

-8.6% in a year · -3.8% in 5 years

Area score

29/100

Poor · around EC2Y 9AR

Crime

2667

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Islington · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime2667 crimes a month within a mile

Flood riskLow flood risk

Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around EC2Y 9AR

Owners 17%Private renters 47%Social renters 36%

Schools nearby

Fashion Retail Academy
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The Lyceum
City of London School for Girls

Figures for EC2Y 9AR and its surroundings, updated 13 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.