Neighbourhood guide
What's near Islington
In Islington, Christchurch, we found 6 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 $598 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Hornby Primary School (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Horomako o Te Huruhuru (784m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: PAK'nSAVE (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Life Pharmacy (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: (1.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Former Wigram Aerodrome Apron and Taxiway (3.7km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEChristchurch - Charteris Bay/Hillmorton/Islington/Lyttelton · Apr 2026 · 39 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $600 | $600 | $598 | $600 |
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
- Hornby Primary School 1.4 km
- Hornby High School 1.8 km
- Gilberthorpe School 1.8 km
- St Bernadette's School (Hornby) 1.8 km
- Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School 1.9 km
- Templeton School 2.9 km
- Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha 3.5 km
- Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu 3.9 km
- Prebbleton School 4.0 km
- Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School 4.1 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Islington
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Horomako o Te Huruhuru 0.8 km
- BestStart Hei Hei 1.4 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hei Hei 1.4 km
- Barnardos Hornby Pasifika Early Learning Centre 1.5 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Hornby 1.8 km
- BestStart Buchanans Road 2.0 km
- Brynley Street Nursery & Preschool 2.2 km
- Trillium Montessori School Ltd. 2.5 km
- Kidsfirst Kindergartens Broomfield 2.5 km
- Jigsaw Preschool Yaldhurst 2.5 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Islington
- PAK'nSAVE 1.4 km
- Woolworths 1.7 km
- New World 4.3 km
- FreshChoice 4.5 km
- Big T Asian Supermarket 0.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Islington
- Life Pharmacy 1.4 km
- Bargain Chemist 2.0 km
- Kiwi Pharmacy 3.0 km
- Unichem 4.3 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Islington
- 1.6 km
- Hornby Medical Centre 1.8 km
- Templeton Medical Centre 3.0 km
- Pacific Radiology 4.2 km
- WeCare Health Wigram 4.2 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Airports near Islington
- Former Wigram Aerodrome Apron and Taxiway 3.7 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Islington
What amenities are near Islington?
Islington has 6 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 $598 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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