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 (-6.4%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.8x in 2015 to 11.8x today. Rising rents (£2,843/mo, +5.4%) 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 £2,843, up 5.4% 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 £669,879 with a 25% deposit (£167k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 4.81% costs around £2,882 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£2,882) are £39 more than renting (£2,843). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £167k — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
30B, ST JOHNS WAY N19 3RR | Flat/Maisonette | £375,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
FLAT 3, 102A, TUFNELL PARK ROAD N7 0DT | Flat/Maisonette | £701,500 | 24 Jun 2026 |
FLAT C, 4, FURLONG ROAD N7 8LS | Flat/Maisonette | £459,988 | 24 Jun 2026 |
52A, ELMORE STREET N1 3FN | Flat/Maisonette | £918,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
FLAT 2, 28, RICHMOND CRESCENT N1 0LY | Flat/Maisonette | £805,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
18B, CANONBURY STREET N1 2TD | Flat/Maisonette | £553,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
FLAT 2, FARLEIGH HOUSE, 25 - 27, HALTON ROAD N1 2EL |
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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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