Postcode EC1M 4NX is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Farringdon, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.
Clerkenwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC1M 4NX.
Clerkenwell near EC1M 4NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farringdon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | St. Pauls | Central | Walking directions to St. Pauls |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Fortune Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Fortune Street Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,500,000 | £774 |
| Flats | 62 | £670,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £763,750 |
| 2017 | £710,000 |
| 2018 | £731,923 |
| 2019 | £680,000 |
| 2020 | £650,000 |
| 2021 | £640,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 |
| 2023 | £660,000 |
| 2024 | £676,250 |
| 2025 | £596,250 |
| 2026 | £705,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £999 |
| 2017 | £1,027 |
| 2018 | £1,003 |
| 2019 | £992 |
| 2020 | £945 |
| 2021 | £984 |
| 2022 | £941 |
| 2023 | £935 |
| 2024 | £952 |
| 2025 | £934 |
| 2026 | £888 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 4NX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 119, Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6AA | Other | Freehold | £2,212,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 94, Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6BH | Other | Freehold | £1,900,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 65 - 67, St John Street, London, EC1M 4AN | Other | Freehold | £3,100,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Flat 3, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4AN | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Flat 4, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4AN | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the EC1M 4NX postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 4NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Turnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nelhart News | 127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Nelhart News |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1M 4NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kiran Prasad
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Troy Martin Gallagher
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Valerie Bossman-Quarshie
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1M 4NX records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EC1M 4NX in Clerkenwell is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1M 4NX, including Charterhouse Square School, City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) and Dallington School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1M 4NX is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 258 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.
EC1M 4NX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,345 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 4NX is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kiran Prasad (Labour Party), Troy Martin Gallagher (Labour Party) and Valerie Bossman-Quarshie (Labour Party).