- Families are being priced out — high rents, very expensive childcare (many pay £2k–£3k/month) and scarce affordable homes mean people move away or delay starting a family.
- Parenthood is being postponed for careers and stability — many first-time parents in Islington are in their late 30s/40s, and some couples struggle to conceive after waiting.
- Islington’s low child numbers (one of the capital’s lowest fertility rates) mirror a London‑wide drop in kids, worrying officials about future workers and sparking calls for more child‑friendly housing and policies.
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