Area guide — N1
Moving to Islington
Homes in Islington sold for an average of £948,000 over the last 12 months, around 35% above the wider London average. Georgian squares and terraces off Upper Street, canalside conversions towards the City — dense, walkable and about as central as family London gets. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £43,300 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 1.1% on the year, from 707 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £676,000 | |
| Terraced | £1,857,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £2,217,000 | |
| Detached | £2,675,000 |
Flats make up 78% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Islington a good place to buy?
Prices rose 1.1% over the last 12 months, across 707 recorded sales. Georgian squares and terraces off Upper Street, canalside conversions towards the City — dense, walkable and about as central as family London gets.
What do homes cost in Islington?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £948,000 — around 35% above the wider London average. Flats average £676,000, terraced houses average £1,857,000.
What are moving costs in Islington?
Buying an average-priced £948,000 home typically costs around £43,300 on top of the price — roughly £38,550 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Islington?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.