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Islington is a densely populated London borough with 216,589 residents. The median house price stands at £645,000, with 1,765 sales in the past 12 months. Flats dominate the housing stock at 83.6 per cent of accommodation.
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Owner-occupied homes account for 26.7 per cent of households, while the median age of residents is 33.5 years. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Islington overall. Crime stands at 16.9 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the most prevalent category at 851 incidents. The area has 40 primary and 9 secondary schools; 28 of 29 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Transport links are strong, with 15 rail stations and a commute of 16 minutes from Finsbury Park Rail Station to London Blackfriars. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 25.5 micrograms per cubic metre and moderate particulate matter at 9.3. Connectivity is widespread, with 89.5 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. The council tax band D rate is £2,107.87 for 2026/27.
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