Cosmopolitan Islington is one of the most sought-after boroughs in London. It’s easy to understand the appeal: a convenient location just moments from Central London, an extensive selection of outstanding pubs, cafés and restaurants and attractive, leafy residential streets with handsome period townhouses. What’s not to love? Verified Islington residents have provided their reviews of the best new build homes in Islington. Check out the rankings below.
Top 10 new build homes developments in Islington
Islington’s high property prices are a reflection of its long-standing reputation as one of the classiest places to live in the capital. The borough has recently seen a wealth of exclusive new builds springing up, adding to its handsome historic streets and squares.
Our rankings of the best new builds in the borough are below. The rankings are based on the ratings given by verified reviewers on HomeViews, and nothing else.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Where is Islington?
Islington’s outstanding location is one of its most appealing qualities. It is adjacent to the City of London, the major transport hubs of St. Pancras International and Kings Cross. Just a few stops on the tube from the West End, all of Central London is on Islington’s doorstep. The borough extends north, taking in the popular suburbs of Highbury, Holloway, Finsbury Park and Archway.
What is it like living in Islington?
Islington is a vibrant, energetic borough, where upmarket food and drink destinations meet independent retailers and legendary live music venues. The heart of the borough is Angel, with Upper Street and Essex Road providing a wealth of options for shopping, dining and socialising with friends.
The Old Queen’s Head pub and Union Chapel are among London’s best-loved live music and comedy venues. Additionally, the area’s many restaurants offer cuisines from all corners of the globe.
Further north, you’ll find a choice of diverse and lively neighbourhoods. These include the villagey Highbury, the spiritual home of Arsenal Football Club, where its old stadium has been converted to stylish modern apartments.
Holloway provides plenty of amenities and is home to the Emirates Stadium, the modern home of Arsenal. This 60,000-seat arena is one of the best places in the country to take in Premier League football.
As the borough stretches from Central London all the way to the suburbs, you can choose from very different types of living. If you’re looking for laid-back family life, popular Finsbury Park offers an appealing atmosphere. It has London Underground and Overground connections, a lively high street and the open green spaces of the park from which it takes its name.
For those seeking a more lively, energetic environment, at its southern and western edges, Islington meets vibrant Camden and the regenerated King’s Cross area, as well as trendy Clerkenwell and Farringdon.
Are Islington transport connections good?
Islington’s excellent transport links make it an appealing prospect for anyone looking to be closely connected to Central London. Conveniently, parts of the borough sit within TFL Zone 1, while most of it is in Zone 2. Angel on the Northern Line is a major London Underground hub.
The likes of Highbury and Islington and Finsbury Park are connected to both the Underground and Overground. Three of the capital’s busiest rail terminals – Euston, Kings Cross and St. Pancras International, are all within easy reach from the borough. Islington also benefits from extensive bus services and easy access to major road routes away from the city, including the A1.
What are Islington property prices like in 2024?
According to Rightmove, the average house price in Islington is £840,000. This is based on sales in the 12 months to October 2024. These prices place Islington among the capital’s most expensive boroughs, and significantly above the current London average of £691,000. A flat in the borough can cost an average of £632,000. Again, this is far above the London average of £542,000.
Has our guide to the best new builds in Islington piqued your interest? If so, check out our extensive guide to the borough below. The guide includes much more information about this popular borough, with details of the best new build homes Islington has to offer.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
