Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Islington, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Islington map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Islington |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Islington |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.537546 |
| Longitude | -0.102882 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
Islington's character is a blend of historic charm and vibrant modern life, reflecting its evolution from a rural parish to a bustling London district. It lies 2.7 km north-north-west of City of London (from City of London: bearing 344°T, OS grid TQ 316 837). The area boasts a rich architectural tapestry, with grand Victorian terraces standing alongside contemporary developments. Historically, Islington was a significant agricultural area, supplying produce to the growing metropolis of London. Today, Islington is renowned for its lively cultural scene, featuring numerous theatres, independent shops, and diverse culinary offerings. Its proximity to central London makes Islington a desirable residential and commercial hub, attracting a dynamic mix of people.
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Explore Islington, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.537546, -0.102882. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |