Within 2 km, around Gillespie Road in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
532new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.5%like-for-like prices in Gillespie Road, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-14%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.0 km away
New school
New school: Yeshuos Moshe SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 2.0 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 750 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 20251.5 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
105applications in the last 12 months
66approved · 3 refused
25still being decided
28net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
168, Drayton Park, N5 1LXRetention of timber privacy screening to permitter of single storey rear extension roof (Amendment to Planning Permission P2023/2883/FUL).Islington P2026/2336/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
3, Sotheby Road, N5 2UPProposed replacement front boundary wall with railings, front garden alterations to enlarge lightwell, cycle and refuse storage and refurbished stone front steps.Islington P2026/2571/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Air Shaft South Of 185 To 187 Maryland Hotel, Isledon Road, N7 7JRFinsbury Park Transformer Room at Isledon RoadIslington P2026/2520/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
158, Blackstock Road, N5 1HAReplacement of external metal staircase external finishes to steel frameIslington P2026/1540/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
89, Steve Biko Road, N7 7JF89 Steve Biko Road, London, N7 7JF (Lawful Development Certificate)Islington P2026/2457/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
23, Medina RoadReplacement of existing front and rear windows and doors with timber double-glazed windows and doors to the front and UPVC double glazed windows and doors to the rear.Islington P2026/1335/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
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
School closed: Highbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1000 m away
School closed
School closed: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke NewingtonVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Aug 2025 2.0 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
37 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
31 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed2 flats, 5 houses · Nov 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 1.1 km away
New homes
42 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Jan 2025 2.0 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.2 km away
New school
New school: Pooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary
Nov 2024 950 m away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024 850 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 72 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
10, Elphinstone Street, N5 1BS10 ELPHINSTONE STREET - LOFT CONVERSIONIslington P2026/2408/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
15, Canning Road, N5 2JRLW202600096 15 Canning Road N5 2JR (Hermer) - podIslington P2026/2393/COL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
25, Prah Road, N4 2RBChanges to the garden only of 25A Prah Road. Removal of existing boundary wall to street and south side, retention of existing wall to north side. New boundary walls to street and south with dogtooth detailing. New brick wall piers with stone coping and decorative string course. Black metal raillng on top of walls, and electric, black metal vehicular and pedestrian gates. Metal arch to pedestrianIslington P2026/2394/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
15, Canning Road, N5 2JRErection of a front and rear mansard above the main with 2 dormer windows each side.Islington P2026/2403/FUL · Householder
Sept 2026 450 m away
Approved
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNErection of single storey rear wrap-around extensionIslington P2026/2273/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Comment Issued
32, Gillespie Road, N5 1LNLW202600088 32 Gillespie Road N5 1LN (Griffiths & Westwell)Islington P2026/2266/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
8, Riversdale RoadReplacement of all existing front & rear windows with double glazed timber sash windowsIslington P2026/2010/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
5, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWLime (T1): Lift canopy by 1-2m. Proposed work is to protect the health and stability of trees to be retained on the site, and to ensure a satisfactory standard of visual amenity is provided and maintained. All specified work adheres to good arboricultural practice and husbandry.Islington P2026/2163/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
196, Blackstock Road, N5 1ENNotification of Prior Approval for the change of use of the existing betting shop (Sui Generis) to provide 1x self-contained residential unit (Class C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)Islington P2026/2081/PRA · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
68A, Romilly Road, N4 2QXErection of single storey rear extension including courtyard. Demolition of existing conservatory structure.Islington P2026/1900/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Approved
57, Avenell Road, N5 1BTReplacement of all existing front & rear windows for double glazed timber sash and Casement windowsIslington P2026/1780/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
61, Avenell RoadReplacement of existing single glazed windows with double glazed timber sash windows throughout.Islington P2026/1777/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
Street Record, Citizen RoadThe construction of 24 new dwellings with associated amenity space, including provision of refuse storage and bicycle parking spaces, improvements to the public realm and reconfiguration of existing car parking on Citizen Road.Islington P2026/1683/FUL · All Other · 24 homes proposed
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
14, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWTree Location Rear Garden T1 (no. 14) Approx. H11 S8 60BH Lime Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Sever/shave off excess Ivy Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1798/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
52, Romilly Road, N4 2QXDemolition of the existing rear projections and erection of a single-storey rear wrapround extensionIslington P2026/1742/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
17, Osborne House, Loxford GardensTree location Communal area T5 (communal area) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1801/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
16, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWTree location rear garden T4 (no. 16) Approx. H15 S10 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellbeing and growth of the trees.Islington P2026/1800/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
15, Loxford Gardens, N5 1FWTree location Rear Garden T2 (no. 15) Approx. H13 S8 70DBH Plane Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Sever/shave off excess Ivy T3 (no. 15) Approx. H12 S8 50DBH Lime Remove regrowth (approx. 1-2m) (repollard) Tree work is to be undertaken to remove dead branches to improve form and increase safety in accordance with good arboriculture practice and maintain the future wellIslington P2026/1799/TRE · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Refused
28, Elfort Road, N5 1AZNon-Mateiral Amendment to planning permission ref. P2021/0650/FUL dated 26 Apr 2021 for the Single storey rear extension. Single storey dormer extension to main rear roof and raising the roof ridge level. Installation of balustrades to first and second floor roof terraces. The proposed amendment seeks approval for adjustments to rooflights and rear door of single-storey rear extensionIslington P2026/1783/NMA · All Other
Jul 2026 200 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.
Solar farm
Coppermill Works - Solar ArrayPlanning application in · 680 kW
Jul 2022 4.8 km away
Rooftop solar
Henderson Court, Fitzjohns Avenue - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Nov 2022 5.0 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.9 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 7.3 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.3 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 7.8 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.8 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.
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Canning Road, LondonDisconnection or alteration of supply · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 550 m away
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Benwell Road, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 700 m away
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Mayton Street, LondonUtility asset works · UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 900 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
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.