Area Guide to Islington

Our area guide to Islington gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include , N1

Islington Overview

Islington was originally named by the Saxons Giseldone in 1005 and then Gislandune in 1062. The name means 'Gīsla's hill' from the Old English personal name Gīsla and dun 'hill', 'down'. The name then later mutated to Isledon, which remained in use well into the 17th century when the modern form arose.[2] In medieval times, Islington was just one of many small manors in the area, along with Bernersbury, Neweton Berewe or Hey-bury, and Canonesbury (Barnsbury, Highbury and Canonbury - names first recorded in the 13th and 14th centuries). "Islington" came to be applied as the name for the parish covering these villages, and was the name chosen for the Metropolitan Borough of Islington, on its formation in 1899. On the merger with Finsbury, to form the modern borough this name came to be applied to the whole borough.

Guide to Islington transport links:

Trains

Angel Road (National Rail)
Bruce Grove
Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
Canonbury
Essex Road
King's Cross
King's Cross Thameslink
London Kings Cross
New Southgate
Northumberland Park
Palmers Green
Rectory Road
Seven Sisters
Silver Street
South Tottenham
Stamford Hill
Stoke Newington
Tottenham Hale
Upper Holloway
White Hart Lane

Tubes

Archway (Northern Line) (Zone 3, Zone 2)
Arnos Grove (Piccadilly Line) (Zone 4)
Bounds Green (Zone 4, Zone 3)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line) (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Victoria Line) (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (National Rail) (Zone 1)
Oakwood (Zone 5)
Seven Sisters (Zone 3)
Seven Sisters (Zone 3)
Southgate (Zone 4)
Tottenham Hale (Zone 3)
Tottenham Hale (Zone 3)
Tufnell Park (Zone 2)
Turnpike Lane (Zone 3)
Woodside Park (Zone 4)

Islington Local Authorities:

Islington is is represented by Camden Council, Hackney Council, Islington Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Camden Local Authority: http://www.camden.gov.uk
Hackney Local Authority: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Islington Local Authority: http://www.islington.gov.uk

Islington Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 3 councils covering the Islington area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
Camden	£857	£1,000	£1,143	£1,285	£1,571	£1,857	£2,142	£2,571
Hackney	£858	£1,001	£1,144	£1,287	£1,573	£1,859	£2,145	£2,574
Islington	£794	£926	£1,058	£1,191	£1,455	£1,720	£1,984	£2,381
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Islington & Exam Results

Schools in Islington fall under the Islington Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Islington by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Islington:

Looking to live in Islington?

If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Islington use the links below to find the latest properties available.