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Kerb space is controlled throughout and heavily used by deliveries during the working day.

The Islington boundary with Hackney runs through the area, so check which side you sit on before applying.

Islington needs ten to fourteen days depending on the bay: islington.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/suspend-a-parking-bay

Hackney needs at least seven working days, and allows up to three bays for one day at the admin fee only when you are moving home: hackney.gov.uk/suspensions

Many converted buildings expect a vehicle to use a loading bay booked with the building manager instead, which can work better than the street.

The ULEZ covers this area as it does the rest of London, so confirm the van is compliant before booking.

Old Street sits just outside the Congestion Charge zone, whose northern boundary runs along the road here, but a move heading further south will cross into it.

Warehouse conversions have generous floor areas but often awkward routes in: a shared goods lift on a timer, a narrow service corridor, or an original stair with a tight turn at every level.

Lift and loading bay bookings usually have to be made with building management ahead of time, and some blocks restrict moves to weekdays or to particular hours.

City Road and Old Street carry constant traffic through the roundabout, with cycle lanes and bus stops limiting where a van can stop. Side streets are narrow and often one-way.

The roundabout and its approaches are congested through both peaks and busy in between. A mid-morning start is usually best, and weekends are quieter on the road although building access may be restricted then.