Compare Islington against Kensington and Chelsea
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Islington and Kensington and Chelsea.
Population comparison
- Population for Islington
- 248,115
- Population for Kensington and Chelsea
- 156,864
- Difference
- 91,251
- Percentage Difference
- 45.06%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Islington
- 111,815 (68.5%)
- # People Employed in Kensington and Chelsea
- 65,055 (63.5%)
- Difference
- 111,815
- Percentage Difference
- 52.87%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Islington
- 41,665 (25.5%)
- # People Inactive in Kensington and Chelsea
- 31,920 (31.1%)
- Difference
- 41,665
- Percentage Difference
- 26.49%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Islington
- 9,825 (6.0%)
- # People unemployed in Kensington and Chelsea
- 5,515 (5.4%)
- Difference
- 9,825
- Percentage Difference
- 56.19%
Comparing crimes by type for Islington and Kensington and Chelsea
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Islington and Kensington and Chelsea compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Islington | Crimes in Kensington and Chelsea | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Islington and Kensington and Chelsea from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Islington and Kensington and Chelsea.
Compare Property prices over time for Islington and Kensington and Chelsea
Showing crimes from 2010 up until October 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £1,891,418.51 / £3,866,711.97 | £1,312,980.66 / £3,967,304.40 | £1,124,776.79 / £2,616,774.72 | £593,193.45 / £1,114,753.58 |
| 2022 | £1,987,294.07 / £4,214,400.88 | £1,375,213.55 / £4,349,132.83 | £1,182,370.23 / £2,872,353.29 | £624,900.68 / £1,225,565.58 |
| 2021 | £1,857,202.97 / £3,742,197.53 | £1,284,049.68 / £3,827,904.21 | £1,111,267.66 / £2,553,811.10 | £605,502.10 / £1,137,877.50 |
| 2020 | £1,720,943.72 / £3,522,463.63 | £1,204,390.03 / £3,617,848.67 | £1,042,832.10 / £2,459,250.50 | £586,200.61 / £1,145,793.02 |
| 2019 | £1,643,298.76 / £3,339,338.77 | £1,120,065.30 / £3,262,461.59 | £975,362.46 / £2,237,935.75 | £564,759.24 / £1,080,636.78 |
| 2018 | £1,664,397.96 / £3,537,436.19 | £1,131,544.99 / £3,555,143.93 | £987,361.83 / £2,448,746.77 | £580,801.74 / £1,195,299.15 |
| 2017 | £1,639,844.14 / £3,443,582.62 | £1,113,219.31 / £3,422,122.05 | £976,506.91 / £2,372,558.58 | £583,114.30 / £1,183,347.78 |
| 2016 | £1,629,663.85 / £3,317,967.48 | £1,124,309.82 / £3,320,820.80 | £978,586.55 / £2,309,385.04 | £573,959.54 / £1,117,365.62 |
| 2015 | £1,623,798.28 / £3,410,391.79 | £1,125,667.71 / £3,478,542.19 | £984,820.82 / £2,403,529.60 | £574,252.66 / £1,135,116.32 |
| 2014 | £1,467,342.27 / £3,369,912.00 | £1,025,377.46 / £3,463,095.52 | £897,734.88 / £2,404,306.25 | £522,272.31 / £1,120,782.01 |
| 2013 | £1,231,198.62 / £2,935,311.42 | £873,258.86 / £3,084,902.86 | £764,456.15 / £2,134,809.13 | £441,987.50 / £976,521.69 |
| 2012 | £1,097,546.90 / £2,631,926.23 | £767,424.57 / £2,744,073.57 | £673,672.99 / £1,892,914.54 | £395,255.29 / £876,582.76 |
| 2011 | £1,044,539.13 / £2,408,014.69 | £726,663.98 / £2,473,536.19 | £636,245.64 / £1,711,232.26 | £380,968.57 / £788,585.72 |
| 2010 | £972,170.63 / £2,167,594.04 | £675,257.19 / £2,243,675.11 | £594,452.97 / £1,547,669.33 | £357,988.59 / £730,072.08 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 67k vs 31k
- Median Salary
- £38,434 vs £37,578
- Annual Percentage Change
- 10.3% vs -3.7%
- Mean Salary
- £0 vs £0
See how Islington compares to other areas in Inner London
| Industry | Islington Count | Kensington and Chelsea Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 30 | 50 | -20 | -50% |
| Production | 680 | 355 | +325 | + 62.8% |
| Construction | 1,290 | 765 | +525 | + 51.09% |
| Motor Trades | 125 | 70 | +55 | + 56.41% |
| Wholesale | 800 | 505 | +295 | + 45.21% |
| Retail | 1,700 | 1,285 | +415 | + 27.81% |
| Transport | 390 | 185 | +205 | + 71.3% |
| Accommodation Food | 1,100 | 790 | +310 | + 32.8% |
| Information Comms | 3,855 | 1,255 | +2,600 | + 101.76% |
| Finance Insurance | 605 | 515 | +90 | + 16.07% |
| Property | 870 | 1,000 | -130 | -13.9% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 5,450 | 3,350 | +2,100 | + 47.73% |
| Business Admin | 2,130 | 1,505 | +625 | + 34.39% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| Education | 415 | 285 | +130 | + 37.14% |
| Health | 720 | 505 | +215 | + 35.1% |
| Arts Entertainment | 1,770 | 1,205 | +565 | + 37.98% |