Arsenal, Islington
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Arsenal is a UK electoral ward in Islington. Arsenal is a well-connected neighbourhood in inner London. You've got Piccadilly line access, a railway station and solid cycling routes that make getting to central London and bey…
About Arsenal
Arsenal is a well-connected neighbourhood in inner London. You've got Piccadilly line access, a railway station and solid cycling routes that make getting to central London and beyond straightforward. The local food and drink scene is thriving, with 19 restaurants, 16 cafés and 7 pubs to choose from. The Emirates Stadium is a real focal point that gives the area its own character.
Families have plenty of options here. Several primary schools are rated Outstanding, including Gillespie Primary, and Highbury Fields School is a strong performer at secondary level. Crime is falling and sits well below the London average, which matters if you're thinking about safety.
House prices sit in the middle ground between pricier Highbury and more affordable Holloway and Finsbury Park. That makes Arsenal a genuine alternative if you're priced out of the top end but want solid transport links, good schools and a real neighbourhood feel.
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