Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
319K
Population
15 km2
Area
282 Mbps
Internet
Europe/London
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Islington is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 319K. Internet speeds average 282 Mbps download. The city has 87,890 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
319K
Timezone
Europe/London
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
51.54, -0.10
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
87,890 points of interest mapped in Islington — 5,915 per km2
Tech
282 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 319,143 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
87,890 total POIs 5,914.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
6,916
Cafes
5,083
Bars
3,367
Fast Food
4,072
Shopping
Supermarkets
763
Convenience
3,603
Shopping Malls
123
Healthcare
Hospitals
107
Clinics
1,717
Pharmacies
789
Education
Schools
2,149
Universities
281
Libraries
242
Recreation
Parks
17,572
Playgrounds
2,488
Sports
1,633
Cinemas
106
Museums
160
Theatres
221
Transport
Bus Stops
9,744
Train Stations
394
Fuel Stations
236
Services
Banks
444
ATMs
1,156
Post Offices
369
Police
79
Fire Stations
62
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
282 Mbps
Download
173 Mbps
Upload
10ms
Latency
261,421
Tests
80,834
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Islington known for?
Islington is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Islington?
Islington has an average download speed of 282 Mbps and upload speed of 173 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Islington?
The population of Islington is approximately 319K.
What infrastructure does Islington have?
Islington has 87,890 mapped points of interest, including 6,916 restaurants, 107 hospitals, 2,149 schools.
What country is Islington in?
Islington is located in United Kingdom.
