Within 2 km, around Highbury in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
585new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+7.5%like-for-like prices in Highbury, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-2%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 1.1 km away
New school
New school: Yeshuos Moshe SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Aug 2026 1.0 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
40 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
36 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025
Dec 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 20251.9 km away
Planning applications within 500 m
125applications in the last 12 months
65approved · 10 refused
34still being decided
13net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
65, Canning Road, N5 2JRProposed alterations to the fenestration in the rear elevationIslington P2026/2611/FUL · Householder
Oct 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
1, Wyatt Road, N5 2JUNew mansard roof and dormers set back from existing front parapet to allow for a new loft level.Islington P2026/2593/FUL · Householder
Oct 2026 350 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 300 m away
Approved
43, Highbury Park, N5 1THT1- Fig tree- reduce height by approximately one third (3m) prune in house side and far side of tree by up to 2m (so as to reduce spread). Prune back neighbours side to within approximately 2m of wall (hard prune), very light reduction of overhang on side of number 43 (1.5m). Thin crown by twenty percent.Islington P2026/2534/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
32, Studio 3, INDIGO MEWS, N16 9AEChange of use of the existing ground-floor commercial unit (Class E) to provide one self-contained dwelling (Class C3), together with associated external and internal alterationsHackney 2026/1978 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
15, Canning Road, N5 2JRLW202600096 15 Canning Road N5 2JR (Hermer) - podIslington P2026/2393/COL · 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: St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 1.4 km away
School closed
School closed: Highbury Quadrant Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 400 m away
School closed
School closed: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke NewingtonVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2025 950 m away
New homes
54 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025 – Aug 2025
Aug 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 500 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 950 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
37 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
31 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed2 flats, 5 houses · Nov 2024 – May 2025
May 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025 – May 2025
May 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
42 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Jan 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024
Dec 2024 1.3 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 950 m away
New school
New school: Pooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary
Nov 2024 1.6 km away
New homes
25 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024 100 m away
School closed
School closed: De Beauvoir Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2024 1.9 km away
School closed
School closed: Inspired Directions SchoolOther independent special school, other independent special school (closure)
Jul 2022 1.9 km away
New school
New school: Beis Rochel D'satmar SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Jan 2020 1.9 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 70 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
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 400 m away
Approved
35, Highbury Park, N5 1THT1–Olive tree- cut to ground level. T2- Plum tree-cut to ground level.Islington P2026/2362/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
28, HIGHBURY PARKInstallation of inward facing bi-fold windows (retrospective).Islington P2026/2381/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
28, HIGHBURY PARKInstallation of inward facing bi-fold windows (retrospective).Islington P2026/2262/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
Flat 105, 88 Red Square, 3, Piano Lane, N16 9AYCertificate of Lawful Use (Existing) as a single self-contained dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)Hackney 2026/1812 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 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 350 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 450 m away
Approved
61, Sotheby Road, N5 2UPT1 Cherry: 1.5m all-round reduction. T2 Bay : 30cm width pruning, 2m height pruning.Islington P2026/2025/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
Approved
29, 29 Lower Maisonette At 29a, Kelross Road, N5 2QSSection 73 Application (Minor Material Amendment) to vary Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and Condition 4 (Windows) of planning permission reference P2025/1880/FUL, dated 25/09/2025, for the erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension at lower ground level and installation of replacement double-glazed sash timber windows to the front elevation. The proposed amendments include alteraIslington P2026/1670/S73 · All Other
Aug 2026 150 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 450 m away
Approved
83, Petherton RoadT1 - Ash: crown lift removing lowest limb 15cm diameter. General prune and crown reduction removing up to 3m from branch endsIslington P2026/1927/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
81, Petherton RoadT1 - Sycamore: Crown lift to 4m removing 13cm diameter lowest limb T2 - Bay: crown reduction removing up to 3m from height and 2m from spreadIslington P2026/1926/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Not Required
107, Balfour Road, N5 2HEThe proposal comprises a rear, outrigger and loft extension of the existing Victorian mid-terrace dwelling house, to provide a high quality single family home, with new sustainable and environmental measures. Written advice (only) £400 £80 £480Islington P2026/2094/PHH · All Other
Jul 2026 200 m away
Approved
45, Wyatt Road, N5 2JUErection of a mansard roof extension.Islington P2026/1936/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
86, Riversdale Road, N5 2JZErection of single storey ground floor rear extension.Islington P2026/1675/FUL · All Other
Jul 2026 350 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 400 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
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
London Zoo, Outer Circle - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 210 kW
Apr 2025 4.9 km away
Rooftop solar
Cannon Street - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsApproved, not yet built · 300 kW
Dec 2024 5.1 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.3 km); King's Yard (biomass, 6.5 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 6.9 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.2 km); Edmonton EcoPark EfW (energy from waste, 7.5 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.
Aberdeen Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 100 m away
Minor
Green Lanes, LondonRemedial works · CADENT GAS LIMITED · Two-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 200 m away
Minor
Riversdale Road, LondonNew service connection · HYPEROPTIC LTD · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 350 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.