Within 2 km, around Highbury Fields in Islington. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
265new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
4,918homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+4.5%like-for-like prices in Highbury Fields, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.2%)
-10%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
School closed
School closed: The New North AcademyAcademy converter, primary (closure)
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
22 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
23 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Jul 2026 1.8 km away
School closed
School closed: London Scandinavian SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2026 200 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
Jun 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – May 2026
May 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 550 m away
Planning applications within 500 m
171applications in the last 12 months
84approved · 7 refused
41still being decided
21net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
32, Highbury Place, N5 1QP32 Highbury PlaceIslington P2026/2619/TRE · All Other
Oct 2026 500 m away
Approved
5, 5 Flat A, Arundel Square, N7 8ATMulberry - Crown reduce the height 1.0m below the previous reduction points (approx. 2.5m height and 1.0m spread) Crown reduce the spread to balance and shape by reducing branch length of up to 0.5m Maintenance works in line with good arboricultural practiceIslington P2026/2492/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
17, WESTBOURNE ROAD, N7 8ANReplacement of existing shopfront and roller shutter with timber framed double glazing, replacement of upper sash windows to the front elevation with timber sashes incorporating slimline double glazing.Islington P2026/2495/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
19, Ellington Street, N7 8PNAdditional rear closet-wing floors and matching mansard roof extensions. Written advice with site visit £1,378.42 £275.68 £1,654.10Islington P2026/2531/MIN · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
2 - 4, Highbury Corner, N5 1RERemoval of the existing external side ramp and construction of a single-storey set back side extension incorporating stepped access and a wheelchair lift to a new main entrance; construction of a refuse enclosure; installation of gates and railings to side entrance; construction of timber fence along the north- eastern boundary; and addition of a new external air conditioning unit mounted to the fIslington P2026/2463/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).
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 50 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
23, Compton Terrace, N1 2UNRetention of metal railings to perimeter of two storey rear extension flat roof [Full Planinng P2026/2448/FUL also submitted]Islington P2026/2447/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
23, Compton Terrace, N1 2UNRetention of metal railings to perimeter of two storey rear extension flat roof [Listed Building Consent P2026/2447/LBC also submitted]Islington P2026/2448/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Approved
Barnsbury Complex, Offord Road, N1 1NRTree Work - Barnsbury ComplexIslington P2026/2391/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Withdrawn
3, Langford Mews, N1 1NAT1 Oak: Lateral reduction back to boundary. Justification: To prevent further encroachmentIslington P2026/2427/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Called in by Secretary of State
4, Digswell Street, N7 8JXApplication for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of Planning Permission (Erection of a single storey extension to create access lobby, replacement entrance gates, changes to existing fenestrations including new openings, installation of 2x air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels to south-west facing roof slopes, new metal railings/gate, cycle storage facilities and various repairs toIslington P2026/2295/NMA · All Other
Sept 2026 100 m away
Approved
2, Crane Grove, N7 8LETree species: London Plane Tree location on sketch: Pointed to by a large purple arrow and numbered as '1' Proposed Work: Pruning tree as per my lease agreement to be done every 3 years. Tree is located in a small garden so needs cutting back to maintain manageable size and for safety. Amendment following email discussion: No tree work to exceed previous pruning points.Islington P2026/2368/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Approved
405, Liverpool Road, N7 8PRThe tree is a lime tree at the end of our garden at 405 Liverpool Road. We wish to take the tree down given it has a fungal infection. The tree does not appear to have a TPO on the council's plan, but we live within a conservation area and therefore we need permission.Islington P2026/2301/TRE · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Approved
27, Barnsbury ParkReplacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system, and replacement electrical cupboard.Islington P2026/2309/LBC · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
12, Orleston Mews, N7 8LLChange the position of the triangular window on one of the approved dormers (front facing window omitted and rear facing window added); increase the height of the external balustrades; and add a ‘mansafe’ system to the rear elevation and to the roof for improved access and other minor amendments [Amendments to Planning Permission P2025/3186/FUL]Islington P2026/2293/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Approved
4, Chillingworth Road, N7 8QJErection of single storey rear infill extension.Islington P2026/2294/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Comment Issued
33 - 37, Corsica Street, N5 1JTApproval of details pursuant to Condition 11 (green roof) of planning permission ref. P2023/3394/FUL dated 20/11/2025 ('Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of a replacement two-storey (plus basement) dwellinghouse with rooftop PV panels and Air Source Heat Pumps and associated boundary treatment and landscaping works.')Islington P2026/2282/AOD · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
67, Holloway RoadDisplay of non-illuminated, hand-painted mural advertisements on the existing flank elevation for a temporary period of 5 years.Islington P2026/2231/ADV · All Other
Aug 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
6B, Crane Grove, N7 8LEInstallation of one air conditioning unitIslington P2026/1599/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 50 m away
Approved
15, Furlong Road, N7 8LST1 - Sycamore Tree: Prune south west crown 1.5-2m branch lengths at 8-12m height to give clearance from roof line - prune for retaining even and flowing canopy outline. To give clearance of building. T3 Snowy mespli: Prune to give 1.5m clearance of property. To give clearance of building.Islington P2026/2202/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 50 m away
Approved
339, Liverpool RoadReplacement of internal flat entrance doors, architraves and fanlights, installation of new fire alarm system, and replacement electrical cupboard.Islington P2026/2229/LBC · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Comment Issued
165, Offord Road, N1 1LRCertificate of Lawfulness (Existing) to confirm the use of the first floor (Flat 3) as a one-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3)Islington P2026/2208/COL · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
13, Furlong Road, N7 8LST1 - Tree of Heaven/Ailanthus - reduce crown by 3-4m (not beyond previous reduction points) T2 - Leyland Cypress - reduce crown by 2-3m (not beyond previous points of reduciton T3,4,5 - Ailanthus saplings - Fell due to proximity to buildingsIslington P2026/2141/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 50 m away
Approved
18, Edwards Mews, N1 1SGTree location - behind 18-22 Edwards Mews G3 - Laurel - Reduce the height to the height of the boundary wall approx. 2mIslington P2026/2113/TRE · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
320, Liverpool Road, N7 8PUAlterations to the front boundary wall, including the pedestrian and vehicular access gatesIslington P2026/2109/LBC · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
Approved
320, Liverpool Road, N7 8PUAlterations to the front boundary wall, including the pedestrian and vehicular access gates.Islington P2026/2108/FUL · All Other
Aug 2026 150 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
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Grove - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Feb 2026 4.2 km away
Rooftop solar
Tower Place West - Solar panelsApproved, not yet built · 410 kW
Feb 2025 4.7 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.6 km); King's Yard (biomass, 7.1 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 7.5 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 8.2 km); Advent Way - Solar Panels (rooftop solar, 8.4 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.
Witherington Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 400 m away
Minor
Bride Street, LondonUtility asset works · HYPEROPTIC LTD · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 550 m away
Minor
Bryantwood Road, LondonUtility asset works · THAMES WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 600 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
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 26.1 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.