Actress is a housewife in 'lovely' residential area of London where houses cost almost £3m

Many celebrities live in London, and the areas north of the city are considered some of the most star-studded.

Emma Watson, one of several celebrities who own a home in north London, has invested in the picturesque Canonbury neighborhood.

The Harry Potter star reportedly used the block as a base while studying at Oxford University.

While the property is believed to still be in Emma’s name, it is not known exactly where she chose to settle.

Emma Watson is one of several celebrities who own a home in Islington

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Keira Knightly is also believed to have purchased a property in Canonbury in 2014.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star began dating indie rocker James Righton in 2011 and the couple tied the knot two years later in France.

Today, the pair have two daughters, born in 2015 and 2017, who live in the family home in Islington.

According to property experts Rightmove: “Properties in Canonbury had an overall average price of £963,720 in the last year.”

“The majority of sales in Canonbury over the past year were flats, selling for an average price of £745,925.

“Terraced properties sold for an average of £1,691,357, with semi-detached properties selling for £2,804,233.”

Overall, prices in the area last year were 10% higher than the year before and 2% lower than the peak of £979,440 in 2021.

Property website Neilson and Bauer says the area is home to some of the best properties in Islington and offers easy access to Regent’s Canal.

“Canonbury is a lovely residential area of Islington, located between Essex Road, Upper Street and Cross Street and on either side of St Paul’s Road,” they note.

It is predominantly known for its grand Georgian properties, many of which have been converted into contemporary apartments.

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Canonbury is just a stone’s throw from Shoreditch

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“The most prestigious homes tend to be the beautiful period properties in and around Canonbury Square, Canonbury Grove and Alywne Villas,” according to the experts.

They continued: “The neighbourhood is extremely popular with families but is also attractive to younger people due to its proximity to the cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment on offer in and around Upper Street.”

The area’s popularity is partly due to its proximity to the bustling Shoreditch and King’s Cross areas.

It is also close to Clerkenwell, which became known as London’s Little Italy after 2,000 Italians settled in the area in the late 19th century.

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