Living in or staying in St Mary's Path Estate, London

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About St Mary's Path Estate

A quiet, low-rise residential social housing estate situated just off bustling Upper Street in Angel, Islington. Tucked behind historic St Mary's Church, it features pedestrian paths, brick apartment blocks, and communal green courtyards. The atmosphere is calm and community-oriented, steps away from vibrant shops, cafes, and theatres.

Good for

• quiet seekers
• long stays
• couples
• solo travelers
• public transport users

Less suited to

• luxury travelers
• drivers

Watch out for

• Phone snatching by thieves on bicycles or mopeds occurs along the nearby Upper Street and Essex Road corridors.
• Internal pedestrian walkways and courtyards around the estate can be secluded and poorly lit after dark.

Sources

• St Mary's and St James' Ward Crime Statistics
• United Kingdom Country Security Report
• Quality of life in European cities: feeling safe walking alone at night (London, 2023)
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2021)
• St Mary's Path Estate Renewal