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EC1M Area Report

Islington

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£763,889
Median Price
Postcode district (EC1M)
N/A
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC1M)
19
Schools Nearby
N/A/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC1M

Rental Yield
2.2
Price Growth
4.5
Schools
8.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
6.7
Climate Resilience
4

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Islington)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Islington has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
7
health
4
crime
4
housing
4
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Islington (the HPI is only published at LAD level). EC1M spans 3 local authorities; Islington is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC1M-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£689,014
Islington average
-0.8%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,691,011
Detached
£1,422,241
Semi-Detached
£1,165,390
Terraced
£573,530
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £258,051
01/12/2003: £269,657
01/12/2004: £293,783
01/12/2005: £291,468
01/12/2006: £329,658
01/12/2007: £413,423
01/12/2008: £342,040
01/12/2009: £361,248
01/12/2010: £408,265
01/12/2011: £425,531
01/12/2012: £462,361
01/12/2013: £540,199
01/12/2014: £605,422
01/12/2015: £638,862
01/12/2016: £648,277
01/12/2017: £639,789
01/12/2018: £623,792
01/12/2019: £641,796
01/12/2020: £663,199
01/12/2021: £711,978
01/12/2022: £676,694
01/12/2023: £697,762
01/12/2024: £694,811
01/12/2025: £689,014
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

10
Primary
2
Secondary
5
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

50.4
Avg Attainment 8
+18.6% vs national (42.5)
53%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 10 secondary schools in Islington

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Browse by property type

Median prices in EC1M broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£2,500,000
10 sales
Flat
£625,000
125 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Islington. For the headline EC1M median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.8%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Islington
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.
    Final Decision2025/2938/A
  2. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Alterations to existing entrance including new panelling, replacement lighting, replacement handrails, replacement finishes, and associated external alterations.
    Final Decision2025/2939/P
  3. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Display two (internally) illuminated advertisements in a form of LED wallpaper internally within windows, an (internally) illuminated fascia sign, projecting (externally) illuminated sign and frosted white vinyl letters referring to opening hours and brand awareness to west elevation (facing Farringdon Street)
    Final Decision2025/2221/P
  4. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.
    Withdrawn2025/0749/A
  5. Apr 2025 · PLANNING
    Alterations to existing entrance including new panelling, replacement lighting, replacement handrails, replacement finishes, and associated external alterations.
    Withdrawn2025/0748/P
  6. Mar 2025 · PLANNING
    Change of use of Unit 3 from Class E(a) and Class E(b) to Class E(a), Class E(b) and Class E(c).
    Final Decision2025/0954/P
  7. Nov 2024 · PLANNING
    Advertisement consent for the display of an individual letter fascia sign in the terrace area at seventh floor level.
    Final Decision2024/5262/P
  8. Sept 2024 · PLANNING
    Installation of Disabled Step-Free Access within the existing shopfront with handrail and associated internal changes; Removal of BT box; Repainting existing drawings with brass finish to cills; installation of 2x new retractable awnings; New tiles to the shopfront;
    Final Decision2024/2730/P
  9. Jun 2024 · PLANNING
    Rooftop works including provision of planters and erection of pergola in association with use of roof as a roof terrace; relocation of plant and erection of associated visual enclosure; removal of existing railing to front parapet, lowering of existing dividing wall between nos. 59 and 61.
    Final Decision2024/0110/P
  10. Apr 2024 · PLANNING
    Details pursuant to condition 5 (post installation noise assessment) of Planning Permission 2016/5638/P dated 25 September 2017 for the Refurbishment of existing B1(a) (Office) building including external facade alterations, and erection of a single storey set back seventh floor extension with associated terrace and rooftop plant.
    Final Decision2024/0632/P
  11. Nov 2023 · PLANNING
    Partial redischarge of condition 3 (Detailed drawings, or samples of materials) of planning permission 2017/6455/P, for Refurbishment of existing B1(a) (Office) building including external facade alterations, and erection of a single storey set back seventh floor extension with associated terrace and rooftop plant.
    Final Decision2023/4449/P
  12. Nov 2023 · PLANNING
    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2017/6455/P dated 18/04/2018, to retrospectively change windows on the south elevation, from two unequal casements with one opening light to two equal casements with two opening lights.
    Final Decision2023/4100/P
  13. Sept 2023 · PLANNING
    Replacement of aluminium cladding (2nd through 5th floors)
    Withdrawn2022/5650/P
  14. Jan 2023 · PLANNING
    Display of 1x internally illuminated 'KFC' letters, 1x branded awning, 1x bucket logo box, 1x internally illuminated projecting sign
    Final Decision2022/5232/A
  15. Dec 2022 · PLANNING
    Installation of horizontal sliding secondary glazing behind existing sash windows.
    Final Decision2022/4163/L
  16. Nov 2022 · PLANNING
    Replacement of cladding on the front elevation with black metal cladding.
    Final Decision2022/0655/P
  17. Aug 2022 · PLANNING
    Non-material amendment to permission ref 2022/0161/P for 'Alterations to the roof including use as a terrace, 3 x pergolas, associated decking, lighting and balustrade and alterations to the roof top plant', namely that the plant layout to remain in its existing location rather than be relocated, roof terrace area decrease, minor alterations to the third pergola to align it with the others, changes to lighting and replacement of planter with integrated bench.
    Final Decision2022/2625/P
  18. Jun 2022 · PLANNING
    Alterations to the roof including use as a terrace, 3 x pergolas, associated decking, lighting and balustrade and alterations to the roof top plant.
    Final Decision2022/0161/P
  19. Feb 2022 · PLANNING
    Discharge of condition 4 parts A and C (details of facing materials and detailed drawings) pursuant to planning permission 2019/4362/P dated 07/08/2020 (for: Part change of ground floor from healthcare use (Class D1) to combined retail (Class A1) and office (Class B1) uses, connected to the office (Class B1) use at lower ground floor; replacement roof extension at fifth floor level; first floor rear extension; restoration of facade including new windows and shopfronts; refurbishment of the rear elevation including creation of lightwell, new windows and Juliette balconies; reinstatement of chimney stacks; installation of roof lights; installation of first floor rooftop plant; and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment.)
    Final Decision2022/0258/P
  20. Feb 2022 · PLANNING
    Use of the first, second, third and fourth floors as a commercial, business and service use (Class E1)
    Final Decision2021/6061/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
5.5/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    747mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2818h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 20.7°C, OvercastHumidity: 49%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    50 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    84%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    50
    Total Establishments
    Dans Le NoirRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    The White BearPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Bench CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    The Chocolate Cocktail ClubPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Banh Mi Aha!Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    3/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    24m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 24m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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