Canonbury is a distinctive residential area in North London, located within the Borough of Islington. Known for its leafy streets, elegant Georgian and Victorian terraces, and a sense of understated charm, Canonbury offers a peaceful setting while being just minutes from the busy centres of Islington, Highbury, and Angel. The New River Walk and the green expanses of Canonbury Square create a tranquil atmosphere rare in central London boroughs. The area retains the feeling of a historic village and is well regarded for its literary connections—writers such as George Orwell and Evelyn Waugh once called Canonbury home.