Property Data OutlookIslington
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Islington
Key indicators for buyers
The Islington market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-8.1%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.8x in 2015 to 11.8x today. Rising rents (£2,854/mo, +5.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Islington costs 11.8x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 15.8x in 2015.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Islington is £2,854, up 5.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Islington price of £673,384 with a 25% deposit (£168k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 4.79% costs around £2,891 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£2,891) are £37 more than renting (£2,854). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £168k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
APARTMENT 107, CARRARA TOWER, 1, BOLLINDER PLACE EC1V 2AE | Flat/Maisonette | £695,000 | 28 Jul 2026 |
15, HALF MOON CRESCENT N1 9SS | Flat/Maisonette | £437,000 | 24 Jul 2026 |
FLAT 19, 1, ANN STREET N1 7FF | Flat/Maisonette | £550,000 | 22 Jul 2026 |
30, ANGELIS APARTMENTS, 69, GRAHAM STREET N1 8LH | Flat/Maisonette | £275,000 | 20 Jul 2026 |
58, NOEL ROAD N1 8HB | Terraced | £2,375,000 | 20 Jul 2026 |
11, VALERIO MEWS N1 4FB | Flat/Maisonette | £870,000 | 20 Jul 2026 |
FLAT 3, 116 - 118, ST JOHN STREET EC1V 4JW |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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