Located in North London, Islington may be a compact borough, but it is also diverse. In fact, Islington is one of the liveliest places in London. Islington combines residential properties, impressive eateries, vibrant bars, independent retailers, and a lively cultural scene. And when you pull all this together, it’s easy to see why Islington is a fantastic place to live and work.
Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson have lived in the area. And Islington retains a wealth of fantastic Georgian and Victorian properties, despite losing more than 3,000 traditional homes during wartime bombings. But the desirability of period properties can mean they are in short supply, and that can boost their price tag. According to Rightmove, properties in Islington had an overall average price of £923,517 over the last year (October 2022). That’s an increase of 11% on the previous year. And there is an eclectic mix of homes, with everything from ornate period terraces to sophisticated new-build apartments. Areas such as Angel, Clerkenwell, Highbury & Islington, and Old Street are especially sought-after, with price points to match.
Islington has a fantastic range of things to do and see. The retail scene includes a wide array of small independent boutiques, and you can find plenty of antiques in Camden Passage. And, of course, designer brands and high-street favourites are also to be found. For foodies, Islington boasts some great and notable restaurants offering tempting international cuisine. This includes the likes of Ottolenghi and Chinese Laundry. There is also a wealth of gastro pubs and coffee shops to enjoy. And for culture lovers, Islington provides a hub of activities, including many world-class theatres, galleries, and music venues. Adding to that already impressive list, Islington has over 150 parks for those craving green space.
Islington also has a fantastic range of schools, many of which have been rated “outstanding” or “good” by Ofsted. Adding to its educational credentials, the borough is home to City, University of London, which has an international reputation for research excellence. And, as you would expect, Islington has excellent travel links. Just under four miles from central London, Islington lies in Zone 2 (Angel is in Zone 1) and is served by the Overground, Underground and Great Northern train line. The A1 runs through Islington and connects with the M1 motorway to the North West.
Today, Islington is an extremely popular choice for businesses, with many tech start-ups and hubs appearing over recent years. And, if you are looking for a creative, effective website for your Islington business, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
What else does your business need to know about working with our Islington web design agency? Read on to find out.
Costs for web design in Islington
How much will you have to pay when you appoint us as your Islington website design and development agency? We get asked lots of questions when we first speak to potential clients, and this is one of the most common. Unfortunately, it’s not a question that we can quickly answer. Every website project we take on is different. Some websites just need one page with limited functionality, while others need hundreds of product pages with shopping carts and payment options. As you can imagine, the costs for these projects differ significantly.
To give you an approximate idea of what you might have to pay when you appoint our Islington web developers, our prices start from around £2,500. For this price, you won’t get:
- A website built using a budget template that looks like every other site
- A website that won’t work on mobile devices or which struggles to load or display properly
- A website that Google will mark down in its search results
- A website that will likely break and require constant updating and fixes.
Instead, when you appoint us to build your website, our Islington marketing agency will deliver the following:
- A unique website design tailored to your brand
- A website designed to meet the needs of your business (whether that’s to work as an online brochure, an e-commerce store, or something else entirely)
- A website that will work across all devices and browsers
- A website that meets the highest standards of accessibility and usability
- A website that will appeal to Google and the other leading search engines
- A website that will be easy to maintain and update.
Put all this together, and we believe we offer unbeatable value for money. Contact our team to discuss your website and for a no-obligation custom quotation.