Within 2 km, around Old Street & St Luke's in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
339new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
546homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-5.2%like-for-like prices in Old Street & St Luke's, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-2%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 1.3 km away
School closed
School closed: The New North AcademyAcademy converter, primary (closure)
Aug 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – May 2026
May 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
33 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
31 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
24 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
41 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
166applications in the last 12 months
79approved · 4 refused
58still being decided
57net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
4 - 5, Baltic Street EastNotification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first, second, and third floors from office use (Use Class E) to form one self-contained two-bedroom, four-person dwelling (Use Class C3), with the existing ground-floor office (Use Class E) retained.Islington P2026/2553/PRA · All Other
Oct 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
4 - 5, Baltic Street East, EC1Y 0UJReplacement timber shopfronts, replacement double-glazed timber casement and sash windows, installation of 3x flat rooflights.Islington P2026/2514/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
15, Unit A, Dufferin Street, EC1Y 8PDProposed use of kitchen showroom (Use Class E) as a dog groomers/cafe (Use Class E).Islington P2026/2528/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
6, Baltic Street East, EC1Y 0UJNotification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the first and second floors from office use (Use Class E) to form one self-contained one-bedroom, two-person dwelling (Use Class C3), with the existing ground-floor office (Use Class E) retained.Islington P2026/2554/PRA · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
60, DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, Goswell Road, EC1M 7ADExternal refurbishment and repair works at 60, 68-70 Goswell Road, including redecoration and replacement of façades, brickwork repairs and cleaning, replacement windows and doors, installation of a metal screen and access door, and alterations to the existing shopfront with a new timber surround and entrance door.Islington P2026/2204/FUL · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
4storm overflows within 2 km
8hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
11spill events counted
Thames Water
Fleet Main Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )2 spills, 4 hours in 2025
1.9 km away
Thames Water
London Bridge Csointo Tidal Thames7 spills, 4 hours in 2025
1.8 km away
Thames Water
Goswell Street Csointo R.Thames ( Tidal )2 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.7 km away
Thames Water
Pauls Pier Combined Sewer Overflowinto Tidal Thames0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
Permission for 6 homes100 & 88 Gray's Inn Road and 127 Clerkenwell Road London WC1X 8AL (full planning permission)
Dec 2023 1.5 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 7 homesBattle Bridge House, Offices And Premises At Basement-6th Floors 300-306 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8DU (full planning permission)
Permission for 56 homesTybald Estate, New North Street, London, WC1N 3JT (full planning permission)
Oct 2022 2.0 km away
School closed
School closed: Islington Sixth Form ConsortiumSixth form centres, sixth form centres (closure)
Aug 2022 450 m away
School closed
School closed: The school at Hackney city farmOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2022 1.9 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 76 homesFormer Royal National Throat, Nose And Ear Hospital Site, 330 Gray's Inn Road (and fronting Swinton Street and Wicklow Street) London WC1 (full planning permission)
Permission for 345 homesLand to west of Royal Mail Sorting office bounded by Phoenix Place Mount Pleasant, Gough Street & Calthorpe St. Camden WC1. (full planning permission)
Nov 2021 1.5 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 32 homes314-320 Acorn House, Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8DP (full planning permission)
Nov 2021 1.9 km away
School closed
School closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
School closed: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre ArtsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2021 450 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 53 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Application Under Consideration
60, Devonshire House, Goswell Road, EC1M 7ADReplacement of existing roof plants to nos. 60 and 68-70 Goswell Road, including ASHPs system, MVHR system, new acoustic screen, man-safe railing system and like-for-like replacement railings.Islington P2026/2203/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
68 - 70, Goswell RoadInfill to first floor level lightwell at the rear of nos. 68-70 Goswell Road.Islington P2026/2206/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
196, City Cloisters, 196 Old Street, EC1V 9FR“Installation of two dry riser inlets at ground floor level, to the Old Street elevation of St Luke’s and to the side wall of the St Luke’s Courtyard entrance.”Islington P2026/2400/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Cripplegate House, Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RRSubmission of the Final Cultural Implementation Strategy and pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 14.3 of the S106 Agreement dated 23 January 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00202/FULMAJ).City of London 26/01156/PODC · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
58, Old Street, EC1V 9AJRenovation and extension of the derelict twostorey existing structure. Proposed development to have: - 1 New retail unit at ground corner of Old Street and Golden Lane, with basement storage space and associated office space - 5 residential units on upper floors, all to be 3-bedroom apartments Follow-up meeting and written advice £1,452.78 £290.56 £1,743.34Islington P2026/2096/MIN · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
124 - 128, Fergusson House, City RoadReplace existing windows with new windows in existing office building.Islington P2026/1875/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Not Required
104 - 122, Imperial Hall, City RoadListed Building Consent and Advertisement Consent for hand-painted, non-illuminated signage and occasional temporary murals on southern flank wall (6.578m × 4.33m = 20.08 sqm). Revised proposal responds to Council's refusal (P2026/0229/LBC, P2025/3660/ADV, 24 March 2026) through: (1) 34% reduction in display area; (2) relocation of City Road Turnpike heritageplaque to prominent independent positioIslington P2026/1635/LBC · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
1, Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PAReplacement shop front to existing commercial premises.Islington P2026/1757/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
Street Record, Banner StreetReplacement of single glazing with double glazing within existing window frames of the lower and raised ground floor levels of Flats 2, 3 and 4.Islington P2026/1907/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
117 - 123, CONCORDIA HOUSE, GOLDEN LANE, EC1Y 0TJApproval of details pursuant to Condition 14 (Secured by Design) of planning permission Ref: P2024/0726/FUL, dated 01/11/2024Islington P2026/2007/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
33, Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8LPRemoval of existing signage and installation of an illuminated fascia sign and upgraded projecting sign (Full Planning Application ref: P2026/2002/FUL also submitted).Islington P2026/2003/ADV · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
33, Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8LPRefurbishment of the main entrance including a portal frame; creation of a second-floor roof terrace with associated access, ramp and privacy screening; installation of two louvred vents serving an internal plant room; and associated works (Advertisement consent ref: P2026/2003/ADV also submitted).Islington P2026/2002/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
174 - 180, Classic House, Old StreetChange of use from public house (Sui Generis) to restaurant (Class E(b)).Islington P2026/1539/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
10 - 15, 10-14, Garrett Street, EC1Y 0TYRefurbishment of existing listed building including internal and external alterations including proposed single storey courtyard infill extension, four storey rear addition and single storey roof extension to provide Class E(g) floorspace (with identified areas at ground and first floor restricted to Class E(g)(iii) light industrial) alongside ancillary café use; the provision of landscaping; cyclIslington P2026/1913/LBC · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
10 - 15, 10-14, Garrett Street, EC1Y 0TYNon-material amendment to planning permission P2022/2063/FUL dated 11/10/2024 to allow for rewording of Condition 22 (BREEAM).Islington P2026/1905/NMA · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Cripplegate House, Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RRSubmission of BREEAM Details Pack pursuant to discharge of condition 10 of planning permission 22/00202/FULMAJ dated 23.01.2023.City of London 26/01006/MDC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Cripplegate House, Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RRSubmission of detail pack pursuant to discharge of condition 23 of planning permission 22/00202/FULMAJ dated 23.01.2023.City of London 26/01007/MDC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Comment Issued
130, Old Street, EC1V 9BD130 Old Street (DOC 6)Islington P2026/1818/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026 50 m away
Comment Issued
130, Old Street, EC1V 9BD130 Old Street (DOC 4)Islington P2026/1820/AOD · All Other
Jul 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
105, Hylo Building, Bunhill RowSection 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary condition 6 (hours of operation) of planning permission ref: P2023/2566/FUL, in order to extend the permitting opening hours from 07:00-00:00 to 06:00-00:00.Islington P2026/1789/S73 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 270 kW
Apr 2025 3.1 km away
Rooftop solar
Waste & Recycling centre, Hornsey Street - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built · 430 kW
Nov 2023 3.2 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.4 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 5.5 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 5.9 km); King's Yard (biomass, 6.1 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 9.0 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Dec 2026 to Dec 2026 650 m away
Major, planned
Earl Street, LondonWorks for road purposes · LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY · Road closure
M25 junction 28 improvementsHighways · To the west of Brentwood in Essex, at the intersection of the M25, the A12 and the A1023
decided May 2022 26.0 km away
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.