Every London Borough has nurtered mega pop artists – why are we telling you this I hear you ask….it’s because Ringley are based in Camden, the epicentre of all things music and Islington isnt that far away  from us !

Which pop band – oh yes, the one and only Coldplay from Islington! The iconic music group formed in Islington while the members studied at UCL (University College London) in Islington. Little did they know that when the formed Coldplay in 1996 they would later become one of the most successful bands of the 21^stcentury with other billions of views on their music videos and selling over 90 million records world-wide. The British rock band have 160 released 160 songs in their career with their most popular hits such as ‘Fix you’, ‘Someone just like this ‘, ‘Viva la Vida’, the countless hits just kept winning awards like song of the year again and again. Did you know that the rock band with 5 members was named after the book of Poetry called Childs Reflections, cold play and that infect they originally started being called starfish until they borrowed a local bands name who had discarded it.

Ringley are a specialist Property Management Company in London, and more specifically North London and the surrounding boroughs which is why we thought we would create this page to highlight why you should use a local property management company to Islington…a mere 20 mins away.

History of Islington:

Islington was originally named by the Saxons Giseldone in 1005, then changed to Gislandune in 1062. The name means "Gīsla's hill" from the Old English personal name Gīsla and dun ("hill", "down"). The name later mutated to Isledon, which remained in use well into the 17th century when the modern form of Islington started to be used.

If you’re a fan of Harry potter, then Islington is the place for you as it is home of the headquarters for Harry potter and the order of the phoenix feature. Not only that but if you are a true Arsenal fan you know that the original Arsenal FC Grounds have been In Islington for over !00 years located at the Highbury Arsenal Football stadium.

Islington was also once home to Tony Blair, former British prime minister known as Islington man.

With the current rental values being:

Islington is fast becoming London’s top property hots spots especially for swanky new apartments and regeneration schemes, some examples are:

Wharf Road, Islington N1 

Wharf road is found near Old Street and Farringdon Underground Stations are nearby meaning the City is within walking distance. Located in Islington, N1, Wharf Road benefits from a canal-side setting and private roof terraces and balconies. 

Wharf Road is a collection of boutique 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments

Yes, I have been watching Islington develop rapidly over the past few years and really is one borough oozing with potential. I am also a serious amateur history buff and didn’t realise how ancient this part of London was back in the old days! It seems Islington is a kindred spirit to our native Camden. Islington is making steps foward into the Governments Islington Transport Strategy which sets out Islington’s long-term vision to make transport in the borough healthy, fair and enjoyable, they have begun creating a  new Crossrail station  at Farringdon as well as significant public realm enhancements and pedestrian safety measures outside the station which is all. the more reason to live there.

Islington has all sorts of entertainment for the public , there are lots of Theatres to be found in Islington from The Sadler's Wells Theatre on Rosebery Avenue , The Almedia Theatre which is most critically priased theatre in Britain and the list goes on. The Screen on the Green is in the borough too on 83 Upper street , it is one of the most striking cinmea facades in the city ! 

Call Anthony James at Ringley for an initial chat –

Anthony James
Commercial Director - BSc (Eng) Hons KCA
Direct Dial: 020 4506 9030
Ringley Limited Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House, 1 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PR.
Fax: 020 7267 9610
Web: ringley.co.uk
Email: anthony.james@ringley.co.uk

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