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About Highbury and Islington
The tree-lined streets of Highbury and Islington have become synonymous with majestic Georgian terraces, fine dining and appealing outdoor spaces. But in fact, this area offers so much more. Highbury and Islington are as close as you could possibly get to the City without actually being there – just a ten-minute Tube ride away. And this prime location is what makes the district so appealing to affluent professionals and business owners looking for office space.
Despite a surge in property development in the 19th century, the Blitz destroyed much of Islington and post-war transformations changed the face of this area of London entirely. The period properties that survived freckle the area’s largely contemporary buildings, providing an aesthetically-pleasing mix of styles.
Once home to Arsenal football stadium, the site for which has since been transformed into a state-of-the-art housing complex, Highbury and Islington is now famed for its many green spaces, bustling bars and live music venues, providing a great place to do business that delivers fantastic access to the city without the overheads that come with the central postcodes.
Office Space in Highbury and Islington
Offices in Highbury and Islington are all about modernity, style and sophistication. Business owners seeking corporate premises are soon won over by what this part of the city can offer, from impressive private office spaces to open-plan coworking sites that can house up to 60 people comfortably.
There are several car parks within walking distance of the heart of this area, but for most commuters the excellent transport links make public transport a far more convenient option.
Nearby Areas
Highbury is just three miles from central London, surrounded by Finsbury Park to the north, Holloway to the west, and Islington and Canonbury to the south. Hackney, Barnsbury and Camden are also within easy reach of the district. It’s just north of the river and the heart of the capital is walkable in just 30 minutes, making it perfectly located for everything you could possibly want.
Transport
Highbury and Islington station is located on the Victoria Tube line, served by the Overground, Northern, Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith and City lines. There are also plenty of flat cycle routes for those who want to take a more active approach to their commute each day. Office workers can be in the City in less than ten minutes, with regular buses day and night in addition to the Underground.
Food and Entertainment
Highbury may be the quieter alternative to Islington’s more vibrant atmosphere, but it still has a great selection of welcoming delis, pubs and restaurants that are more than a match for busier establishments. The Lamb, on Holloway Road, for example, has a welcoming ambiance, while the charmingly cosy Franks Canteen delivers the ideal spot for lunch with colleagues.
Upper Street in Islington is the place to be for choice though, with an overwhelming number of culinary options. There are also several large supermarkets in the area, as well as regular farmers’ markets throughout the week, all within walking distance.
