Market outlook for N19
Key indicators for buyers
The N19 market presents a mixed picture for buyers. 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
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Islington area
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
Rental data shown for wider Islington area
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 £735,064 with a 25% deposit (£184k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 4.79% costs around £3,156 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses N19 avg. price with Islington rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£3,156) are £302 more than renting (£2,854). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £184k — it would take around 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
FLAT 42, HARGRAVE MANSIONS, HARGRAVE ROAD N19 5SR | Flat/Maisonette | £480,000 | 17 Jul 2026 |
FLAT A, 11, GIESBACH ROAD N19 3DA | Flat/Maisonette | £480,000 | 7 Jul 2026 |
123, GIRDLESTONE WALK N19 5DW | Other | £450,000 | 3 Jul 2026 |
283, SUSSEX WAY N19 4BH | Flat/Maisonette | £410,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
FLAT A, 1, DAVENANT ROAD N19 3NW | Flat/Maisonette | £452,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
30B, ST JOHNS WAY N19 3RR | Flat/Maisonette | £375,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
1C, PEMBERTON GARDENS N19 5RR | Flat/Maisonette |
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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