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House prices in Islington
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Islington has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -6.4% to £669,879. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£557,257), while detached homes hold up better at £1,670,644.
That's 147% above the UK average of £271,295.
Islington house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Islington
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- WC1X ▲ +1.0% £938,750 52 sales
- EC1R ▲ +8.8% £850,000 120 sales
- EC1V ▼ -9.3% £785,000 347 sales
- EC1M ▼ -37.5% £715,000 84 sales
- N1 ▲ +3.8% £700,000 1,416 sales
- N5 ▼ -4.9% £675,000 586 sales
- EC1Y ▼ -0.8% £640,000 60 sales
- N19 ▲ +4.4% £580,000 561 sales
- N4 ▲ +1.5% £551,000 303 sales
- N7 ▼ -1.0% £550,000 827 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £1,670,644 ▼ -3.1%
- Semi-detached £1,391,136 ▼ -4.2%
- Terraced £1,133,274 ▼ -4.4%
- Flat £557,257 ▼ -7.0%
Affordability
A typical home in Islington costs 12.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Islington ranks nationally →
Islington is the 13th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 104,486 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Islington.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 59.2%
- Median floor area 62 m²
- Median annual energy cost £605
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Wandsworth £659,547
- House prices in Haringey £633,853
- House prices in City of London £626,980
- House prices in Hammersmith and Fulham £729,407
- House prices in Hackney £608,470
- House prices in Merton £597,138
- House prices in Barnet £590,583
- House prices in Kingston upon Thames £582,403
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Islington?
- The average house price in Islington is £669,879, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Islington changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Islington have fallen -6.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Islington by property type?
- Latest average prices in Islington:
- detached homes: £1,670,644
- semi-detached homes: £1,391,136
- terraced homes: £1,133,274
- flats: £557,257
- Is Islington affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Islington costs 12.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Islington ranks nationally.
- Is Islington an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Islington costs £669,879 — 147% more than the UK average of £271,295. Islington is the 13th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Islington?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Islington's average of £669,879, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Islington?
- On a typical Islington sale at £669,879, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £8,000–£12,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Islington?
- Moving home in Islington typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.