Neighbourhood guide
What's near Islington
In Islington, Blenheim, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Islington was $575 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Blenheim School (790m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Kidz Kindy @75 (545m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (660m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Life Pharmacy (817m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: TheSkinClinic Marlborough (577m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: District Nursing Wairau (873m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Omaka Aerodrome (4.8km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Charteris Bay/Hillmorton/Islington/Lyttelton · Aug 2026 · 45 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $600 | $565 | $575 | $598 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Islington
Schools near Islington
- Blenheim School 0.8 km
- Mayfield School (Blenheim) 1.2 km
- St Mary's School (Blenheim) 1.4 km
- Marlborough Boys' College 1.4 km
- Marlborough Girls' College 1.6 km
- Bohally Intermediate 1.7 km
- Whitney Street School 1.8 km
- Riverlands School 2.4 km
- Redwoodtown School 2.6 km
- Springlands School 2.6 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Islington
- Kidz Kindy @75 0.5 km
- Kidz Kindy @49 0.6 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Puāwai 0.6 km
- Little Footsteps-John Street 0.9 km
- Blenheim Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens Inc. John Street Preschool 0.9 km
- Active Explorers Blenheim 1.0 km
- Mayfield Kindergarten (Blenheim) 1.0 km
- Genius Early Years 1.0 km
- BestStart Blenheim Central 1.1 km
- Montessori Blenheim 1.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Islington
- New World 0.7 km
- Woolworths 1.1 km
- Woolworths 2.3 km
- Woolworths 2.4 km
- PAK'nSAVE 3.4 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Islington
- Life Pharmacy 0.8 km
- Prices Pharmacy 1.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Islington
- TheSkinClinic Marlborough 0.6 km
- Lister Court 1.1 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Islington
- District Nursing Wairau 0.9 km
- Te Piki Oranga - Blenheim 0.9 km
- The Marlborough Health Hub 0.9 km
- Richmond Fellowship - Blenheim Community 1.0 km
- Blenheim Pathways 1.0 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Airports near Islington
- Omaka Aerodrome 4.8 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Islington
What amenities are near Islington?
Islington has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Islington?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Islington was $575 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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