N1 London demonstrates mixed market dynamics. Over the past five years, property prices declined at a compound annual rate of 0.8%, whilst rental yields expanded at 10.8% annually, creating a divergence between capital appreciation and income generation. Population growth remained negligible at 0.1%, suggesting limited residential expansion pressures. The area occupies an early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 49.4 out of 100, positioning it in the average band nationally at the 46th percentile. This combination of rental growth against flat capital values reflects characteristics typical of transitional urban neighbourhoods where rental demand outpaces property price momentum.
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- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 10.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Islington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
366 planning applications submitted in N1 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 6 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Erection of new hipped & pitched roofs to provide additional accommodation to the dwelling within the existing single storey buildingFeb 2026 · pending
- Erection of single storey part rear extension (following demolition of existingFeb 2026 · Approve with conditions
- Proposed rear lower ground floor extension following demolition of existing rearJan 2026 · Approve with conditions
Islington (N1) common questions
Is Islington up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Islington (N1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 51% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Islington safe?
Islington has a safety score of 56/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Islington?
The average property price in Islington (N1) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Islington?
The median monthly rent in Islington (N1) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Islington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Herne Hill (SE24), Clerkenwell (EC1V), Clerkenwell (EC1R), Clerkenwell (EC1Y). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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