Islington is an inner‑city, mainly residential area of north London, known for its vibrant High Street, Upper Street and proximity to Regent’s Canal.
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Islington London Borough Council, also known as Islington Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Islington in Greater London, England. Islington is an inner‑city area of north London, England, within the wider London Borough of Islington. It is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields and Regent's Canal, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street, Essex Road, and Southgate Road to the east. The locality is characterised by its residential character, the presence of a busy commercial corridor along Upper Street, and its proximity to Regent’s Canal. Residents benefit from a mix of residential streets and commercial amenities within a walkable inner‑city environment. The area’s layout includes notable thoroughfares such as Essex Road and Southgate Road, contributing to its connectivity within north London.