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EC1V Area Report

Islington

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

£820,662
Median Price
Postcode district (EC1V)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC1V)
21
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC1V

Rental Yield
2.2
Price Growth
4.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.2
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (EC1V)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

2233
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 2399
2025-05: 2594
2025-06: 2567
2025-07: 2633
2025-08: 2549
2025-09: 2389
2025-10: 2369
2025-11: 2378
2025-12: 2353
2026-01: 2173
2026-02: 2143
2026-03: 2384
2025-042026-03

↓ 9% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

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). EC1V spans 2 local authorities; Islington is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC1V-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

12
Primary
2
Secondary
4
Independent
2
Special
1
Nursery
21
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 21 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

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 18 Tube3 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in EC1V broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£1,210,000
35 sales
Flat
£809,400
1,210 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 EC1V 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. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Retention of existing fire escape on 6th floor level between 12 and 14 Fulwood Place.
    Final Decision25-00133-LDCE
  2. Oct 2014 · PLANNING
    Observations to City of London for (i) Change of use of part ground floor from offices (Class B1) to a flexible use for either Class A3 use or Class B1 (414sq.m GEA). (ii) Extension of the south office reception for office Class B1 use (6sq.m). (iii) Erection of a portico entrance to the north office reception for office (Class B1) use. (iv) Installation of new roof plant and landscaping of the existing piazza to the south. (v) Installation of a canopy at ground floor level on the south elevation. (vi) Installation of new fluted white cladding panels at first floor level on part of the north, south, east and west elevations of the building to replace existing (14/00812/FULL).
    Final Decision2014/5427/P
  3. Jun 2014 · PLANNING
    Observations to City of London for (i) Change of use of part ground floor from offices (Class B1) to a flexible use for either Class A3 use or Class B1 (403sq.m ). (ii) Extension of the south office reception for office Class B1 use (3sq.m). (iii) Erection of a portico entrance to the north office reception for office (Class B1) use. (iv) Installation of new roof plant and landscaping of the existing piazza to the south. (v) Installation of a canopy at ground floor level on the south elevation. (vi) Installation of new fluted white cladding panels at first floor level on part of the north, south, east and west elevations of the building to replace existing (14/00424/FULL).
    Final Decision2014/3453/P
  4. May 2013 · PLANNING
    Observations to adjoining borough of Islington for hybrid planning application for demolition of existing buildings and comprehensive redevelopment comprising full planning permission for all elements (other than Block 9 submitted in outline with appearance reserved) for four blocks ranging from 7 to 9 storeys plus two towers of 42 storeys (up to 155m) and 36 storeys (up to 137m), providing up to 995 residential units; commercial floorspace (Class B1) up to 5,000sqm; affordable workspace (Class B1); relocated data centre; flexible retail/financial and professional services/restaurant/ café/drinking establishment/health centre floorspace (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/D1) up to 3,650sqm; crèche (Class D1); and hotel (Class C1) of up to 190 beds; together with public open spaces, up to 1,223 cycle spaces, 250 car parking spaces and ancillary floorspace within a basement and other associated works.
    Final Decision2013/2585/P
  5. Feb 2010 · PLANNING
    Erection of building comprising various heights up to a maximum of 29 storeys above a podium block (comprising upper ground, ground and lower ground levels) to accommodate 304 residential units; 674 sq.m of mixed use commercial floor space (use classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and B1); underground car parking for up to 80 cars and ancillary plant room. This application amends the previous approved scheme (P090101) in following way: reduction of the podium level to additional residential floor level; additional 9 residential dwellings on the new residential floor level; reduction from 3 car park levels to 2 levels as a result of reduced podium level.
    Final Decision2010/0207/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
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • 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
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
20
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

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

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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

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:284 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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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: 16.5°C, Clear skyHumidity: 67%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
84%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Quick PlateTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt
Dodam KoreaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
LittleBaoBoy Sugoi Kofuku JapanifiedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Guy's Off LicenceRetailers - other
5/5
The Corner Bar / Charlie's CantinaPub/bar/nightclub
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

23m
Moderateabove sea level

At 23m 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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