Islington

Islington's Victorian homes and quiet backstreets, popular with families and liberal politicos, contrast with its commercial heart. A well-heeled crowd frequents Upper Street's indie stores and Camden Passage antiques market by day, and trendy pubs and eateries at night. Dance performances at Sadler's Wells, plays at the Almeida Theatre, and performances at the Union Chapel church are part of the vibrant arts scene.