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A renter's guide to Islington Square, the mixed-use Upper Street development in a former sorting office.

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Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Islington · N1

Islington Square: homes, shops and leisure in a converted Edwardian sorting office

260homes
2020completed
Cinema& health club on site
Upper StIslington
In short: Islington Square at 116 Upper Street is a mixed-use scheme designed by CZWG for Cain International, created from four Edwardian Royal Mail sorting office buildings and new blocks, completed around 2020. It has around 260 flats (about a third affordable), plus shops, a cinema, a health club, offices and a Citadines aparthotel. Angel and Highbury & Islington stations are each about 10 minutes' walk.
Homes

Around 260 apartments, from heritage conversions to new-build blocks.

On site

Shops and restaurants, a cinema, a health club and offices.

Transport

Angel (Northern line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, Overground).

Neighbourhood

Upper Street's restaurants, theatres and Islington's green squares.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Islington Square before?

A Royal Mail sorting office, redeveloped into homes, shops and leisure.

How many homes are there?

Around 260 flats, including affordable homes.

Which stations are closest?

Angel and Highbury & Islington, each about 10 minutes' walk.

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