Islington
Assessment centre address
Islington Assessment Centre
2 Cottage Road
Islington
London
N7 8TP
About this centre
Our Islington Assessment Centre is located at Cottage Road. The assessment centre is accessible by bus and there is limited car parking close by – please see the car parking section for further details. The main entrance will be clearly signposted with an Assessment Centre sign.
Travelling by bus or coach
Buses 17, 91, 259 and N91 stop on Caledonian Road (Stop D) a short distance from the centre. Head northeast on Cottage Road, and the centre is on the left. Bus 17 goes from Archway to London Bridge. Bus 91 goes from Crouch End to Trafalgar Square. Bus 259 goes from Edmonton to Kings Cross. Bus N91 (night bus) has the same route as Bus 91.
Please use an online tool to find further information, such as traveline.
Travelling by train
Caledonian Road station is a short distance from the centre. Proceed north on Caledonian Road towards Cottage Road. Turn right on Cottage Road, and the centre is on the left.
For details of services, call Transport for London on 0343 222 1234 or visit Transport for London. Or you can also contact National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484950 or by visiting National Rail.
For details of station services and facilities go to National Rail – Find a Station.
Travelling by car
From the North (A5203/Caledonian Road): Head south on Caledonian Road/A5203 towards Penn Road. Turn left onto Cottage Road. The centre is on the left.
From the East (A1): Head northwest on Holloway Road/A1 towards Palmer Place. Turn left onto Palmer Place. Continue onto MacKenzie Road. Turn right on Caledonian Road/A5203. Turn right onto Cottage Road, and the centre is on the left.
From the South (Caledonian Road/ A5203): Head north on Caledonian Road/A5203 towards Wheelwright Street and continue onto the A5203. Turn right onto Cottage Road, and the centre is on the left.
From the West (North Road): Head southwest on North Road towards Shearling Way. Turn left onto York Way/A5200. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Market Road. Turn left onto Caledonian Road/A5203. Turn right onto Cottage Road, and the centre is on the left.
There are lots of online route planners to help you plan your door-to-door journey, including:
For further help in planning your journey door-to-door, go to traveline or call 0871 200 22 33.
We do not have an electric car charging point on-site, you can find the nearest options at Zapmap.
Car parking
There is limited parking around the centre. There is pay and display parking available on Lough Road. There is a drop-off point outside the centre on Cottage Road. There is no accessible parking available.
When you arrive
Remember to bring your identification and appointment letter with you.
We would ask you to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment start time, booking yourself in on arrival.
Do you need more information?
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